Engine
| Displacement | 2,500 cc153 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | S7 |
| Engine family | NKMXT02.5JR5 | S9 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 9.4 l/100km25.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 10.7 l/100km22.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 8.1 l/100km29.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 223.7 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3ULEV70 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 8 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,784.9 kg3,935 lb | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,479.8 kg5,467 lb | S9 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDT2 (LVW 3751-5750, GVW 0-6000) | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| NCAP overall | 4 | S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | S3 |
| Complaints | 189 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,412 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 625 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,670 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $11.13 | calc |
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Transmission | Combined | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento FWD 2.5l Automatic (AM-S8) | 2,500 cc | Automatic (AM-S8) | 9.4 l/100km | 223.7 g/km |
| Kia Sorento FWD 2.5l Automatic (S8) | 2,500 cc | Automatic (S8) | 9.1 l/100km | 212.5 g/km |
Sources
S2NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGovS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.