Kia Sorento

2017 – 2020 South Korea

Kia built the Sorento from 2017 to 2020. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 200 to 240 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (2014 – 2017), peak power rose from 200 to 240 hp, and minimum weight went up by 111 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2017 – 2020

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power200 – 240 hp

0–100 km/h8.5 – 9.4 s

Top speed204 km/h

Fuel economy5.6 – 11.4 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive · Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.2L CRDI 6MT AWD (200 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	200 hp	9.0 s	204	6-speed manual
2.2L CRDI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	200 hp	8.5 s	204	6-speed manual
2.2L CRDI 8AT AWD (200 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	200 hp	9.4 s	204	8-speed automatic
2.2L CRDI 8AT FWD (200 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	200 hp	9.4 s	204	8-speed automatic
2.0L T-GDI 8AT FWD (240 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	240 hp	—	—	8-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2199 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM200 HP @ 3800 RPM197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM441 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/65 R17

Dimensions

Length: 189 in (4801 mm)
Width: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4 in (2779 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4259 lbs (1932 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2199 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM200 HP @ 3800 RPM197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM441 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/65 R17

Dimensions

Length: 189 in (4801 mm)
Width: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4 in (2779 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4131 lbs (1874 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 147 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2199 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM200 HP @ 3800 RPM197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM441 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/65 R17

Dimensions

Length: 189 in (4801 mm)
Width: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4 in (2779 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4314 lbs (1957 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2199 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM200 HP @ 3800 RPM197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM441 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/65 R17

Dimensions

Length: 189 in (4801 mm)
Width: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4 in (2779 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4200 lbs (1905 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 176.5 KW @ 6000 RPM240 HP @ 6000 RPM237 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 1450-3500 RPM353 Nm @ 1450-3500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/55 R19 101H

Dimensions

Length: 189 in (4801 mm)
Width: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track: 64.3/64.7 in (1,633/1,643 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.4 in (2779 mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Gross Weight Limit: 4068 lbs (1845 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 194 g/km

Length4,801 mm

Width1,890 mm

Height1,684 mm

Wheelbase2,779 mm

Curb weight1,874 – 1,957 kg

Torque353 – 441 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.