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Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 Automatic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 Automatic

5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3497 cm3 / 213.4 cu in / 213.4 cu in, 145.0 kW / 194.4 hp / 194.4 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 301.0 N·m / 222.0 lb·ft / 222.0 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph top speed, consumption 15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)KiaIssued from2008
ModelSorento 3.5 V6 AutomaticIssued until
SerieSorentoNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerKiaCountryKR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)890 l / 31.43 cu ft / 31.43 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2747 l / 97.01 cu ft / 97.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1900 l / 67.10 cu ft / 67.10 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4570 mm / 179.9 in / 179.9 inTotal (curb) weight2027 kg / 4469 lb / 4469 lb
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 inLoad capacity574 kg / 1265 lb / 1265 lb
Wheelbase2720 mm / 107.1 in / 107.1 inGross (max.) weight2601 kg / 5734 lb / 5734 lb
Track frontTowing weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.77 m2 / 29.8 sq ft / 29.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.83 m2 / 8.9 sq ft / 8.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.6 kW / 27.7 hp / 27.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3497 cm3 / 213.4 cu in / 213.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power145.0 kW / 194.4 hp / 194.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque301.0 N·m / 222.0 lb·ft / 222.0 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)58.0 kW / 77.8 hp / 77.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output41.5 kW/l / 0.911 bhp/cu in / 0.911 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque86.1 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio97.2 kW/ton / 73.6 bhp/ton / 73.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions367 g/km / 591 g/mi / 591 g/mi (est.)
  Range510 km / 317 mi / 317 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/75-R16Tyres rear245/75-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 Automatic

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