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Kia Sorento 3.8 EX

General information

ModelKia Sorento 3.8 EX
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3778 ccm (230.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement3778 ccm (230.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power266.00 PS (196 kW or 262 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque352.56 Nm (35.9 kgf-m or 260.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2070 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space3002 litres (793 gallons)
Optional cargo space1632 litres (431 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1285 kg (2,832.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1852 kg (4,083.0 pounds)
Towing weight2268 kg (5,000.1 pounds)
Overall length4600 mm (181.1 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 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 USD24335
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