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Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic

General information

ModelKia Sorento 3.8 Automatic
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating58.1 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 mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement3778 ccm (230.53 cubic inches)
Max power268.00 PS (197 kW or 264 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque360.00 Nm (36.7 kgf-m or 265.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection (EFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1397 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2605 litres (688 gallons)
Cargo space897 litres (237 gallons)
Optional cargo space1900 litres (502 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1918 kg (4,228.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2601 kg (5,734.2 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 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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