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Kia Sorento 3.5 V6

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Kia Sorento 3.5 V6

5-door 5-seater offroad vehicle, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3497 cm3 / 213.4 cu in / 213.4 cu in, 143.2 kW / 192.0 hp / 192.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 294.0 N·m / 216.8 lb·ft / 216.8 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph top speed, consumption 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg-UK / 18.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)KiaIssued from2003
ModelSorento 3.5 V6Issued until
SerieSorentoNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerKiaCountryKR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeoffroad vehicleNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4567 mm / 179.8 in / 179.8 inTotal (curb) weight2102 kg / 4634 lb / 4634 lb
Width1863 mm / 73.3 in / 73.3 inDry weight
Height1804 mm / 71.0 in / 71.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.86 m2 / 30.7 sq ft / 30.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerKiaValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.8 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement3497 cm3 / 213.4 cu in / 213.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity582.83 cm3/cylinder / 35.566 cu in/cylinder / 35.566 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power143.2 kW / 192.0 hp / 192.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque294.0 N·m / 216.8 lb·ft / 216.8 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)75.1 kW / 100.7 hp / 100.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output41.0 kW/l / 0.900 bhp/cu in / 0.900 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque84.1 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.71
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.18

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio91.3 kW/ton / 69.2 bhp/ton / 69.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 sFuel consumption, City (urban)17.6 l/100km / 16.1 mpg-UK / 13.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mpg-UK / 24.2 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg-UK / 18.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions299 g/km / 481 g/mi / 481 g/mi
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/70 R 16Tyres rear245/70 R 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Kia Sorento 3.5 V6

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