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Kia Sorento 3.8

General information

ModelKia Sorento 3.8
Year2007
CategorySUVs
Rating75.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3800 ccm (231.88 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3800 ccm (231.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power266.00 PS (196 kW or 262 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque353.56 Nm (36.1 kgf-m or 260.8 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke1,000.0 x 1,000.0 mm (39.4 x 39.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1275 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Cargo space890 litres (235 gallons)
Optional cargo space1900 litres (502 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2087 kg (4,601.0 pounds)
Towing weight2268 kg (5,000.1 pounds)
Overall length4600 mm (181.1 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD20035
Service interval15,000 km
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