2017 Kia Sportage Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Kia Sportage factory audio system designates specific locations for acoustic components. The front door panel accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, while the center dash accepts 2.75 inch units. Furthermore, the front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6.5 inch speakers, and the rear side panel accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade consist of tweeters, midrange drivers, midbass units, full-range drivers, and woofers.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Dash 2.75 Midrange
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Side Panel 8 Woofer
  • Requires trim removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium

2017 Kia Sportage Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
3 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 1

2017 Kia Sportage Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2017 Kia Sportage employs a multi-driver configuration that separates frequency ranges across different speaker locations, suggesting a factory audio design focused on sound staging rather than simple full-range reproduction in each position.
  • The front door panels accommodate both a 1-inch tweeter and a 6.5-inch midbass or full-range driver, indicating a component-style setup that may benefit from matched aftermarket component sets when upgrading.
  • Center dash placement for the 2.75-inch midrange driver positions vocal frequencies closer to ear level, which could enhance dialogue clarity in media playback and hands-free calling applications.
  • Rear door panels utilize 6.5-inch drivers compatible with either midbass or full-range applications, offering flexibility in whether to maintain separate frequency handling or simplify the rear stage with full-range speakers.
  • The 8-inch woofers in the rear side panels handle lower frequency reproduction, potentially reducing the need for aftermarket subwoofer installation if bass output from these locations proves sufficient.
  • Upgrading the front door components would likely yield the most noticeable sound improvement given their dual-driver setup and proximity to front seat occupants.
  • The tweeter size of 1 inch falls within standard automotive specifications, making aftermarket replacements readily available from most speaker manufacturers.
  • Component speakers designed for the 6.5-inch locations would need appropriate crossover networks to properly divide frequencies between tweeters and midbass drivers.
  • Both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility provides options for head unit upgrades ranging from basic replacements to larger touchscreen infotainment systems.
  • The rear 8-inch woofer location may require specific speaker designs that account for side panel mounting angles and limited depth clearance compared to traditional subwoofer enclosures.