2008 KIA SORENTO SPECIFICATIONS
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| GENERAL INFO | |
| Body configuration | Mid-size SUV |
| Body type | Chassis frame with nine cross members |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, two- or four-wheel drive |
| Passenger capacity | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3.3L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Type | Six-cylinder, aluminum block with aluminum head | Six-cylinder, aluminum block with aluminum head |
| Valve gear | DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT | DOHC, four valves per cylinder with CVVT |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 242 @ 6000 | 262 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 228 @ 4500 | 260 @ 4500 |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 92.0 x 83.3 | 96.0 x 87.0 |
| Displacement (cc) | 3342 | 3778 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Emissions rating | 50-state: LEV-II (LEV) Tier-2 (Bin 5) |
50-state: LEV-II (LEV) Tier-2 (Bin 5) |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Coolant capacity (qt.) | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Engine oil capacity (qt.) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission | Electronically-controlled five-speed automatic, overdrive w/ Sportmatic™ shifting |
| Gear ratios :1 | |
| 1st | 3.827 |
| 2nd | 2.368 |
| 3rd | 1.520 |
| 4th | 1.000 |
| 5th | 0.834 |
| Reverse | 2.613 |
| Final drive | 3.333 |
| Transfer case (4WD) | Part-time, two-speed, electronic control (4WD) |
| High | 1.000 |
| Low | 2.480 |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | Double wishbone, coil spring, shock absorber, stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Five-link, coil spring, damper, stabilizer bar |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Engine-speed sensitive, power rack-and-pinion |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.7 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 35.4 |
| DIMENSIONS (in.) | |
| Exterior: | |
| Overall length | 180.7 |
| Overall width | 73.3; 74.2 EX w/ cladding |
| Overall height | 68.1; 71.3 w/ roof rail |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 |
| Track, front/rear | 62.2 / 62.2 |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 28.4 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 25.8 |
| Interior: | |
| Head room, front/rear | 39.7; 38.3 w/ sunroof / 39.5; 38.0 w/ sunroof |
| Shoulder room, front/rear | 58.9 / 58.4 |
| Leg room, front/rear | 42.6 / 36.1 |
| Hip room, front/rear | 55.3 / 58.0 |
| Interior volume (cu. ft.) front/rear |
137.5 57.6 / 48.2 |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 31.7 |
| CURB WEIGHT (lb.) | 3.3L V6 | 3.8L V6 | ||
| 4x2 | 4x4 | 4x2 | 4x4 | |
| Standard | 4068 | 4274 | 4083 | 4290 |
| Full option | 4264 | 4469 | 4277 | 4462 |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 56 / 44 | 54 / 46 | 56 / 44 | 54 / 46 |
| BRAKES | |
| Type | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system with EBD (four-wheel ABS optional) |
| Front | 11.8-inch ventilated disc |
| Rear | 12.4-inch ventilated disc |
| TIRES & WHEELS | 3.3L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Tires | P245/70R16, P245/65R17 (opt. on LX, LX Sport Pkg.) | P245/70R16, P245/65R17 (opt.) |
| Wheels | 7.0JJ x 16, alloy 7.0JJ x 17, alloy (opt. on LX Sport Pkg.) |
7.0JJ x 16, alloy 7.0JJ x 17, alloy (opt.) |
| TOWING, GVWR (lb.) | 3.3L V6 | 3.8L V6 | ||
| 4x2 | 4x4 | 4x2 | 4x4 | |
| Towing capacity (w/o trailer brakes) | 1653 | 1653 | 1653 | 1653 |
| Towing capacity (w/ trailer brakes) | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| GVWR | 5467 | 5644 | 5467 | 5644 |
| FUEL ECONOMY (mpg) | 3.3L V6 | 3.8L V6 | ||
| 4x2 | 4x4 | 4x2 | 4x4 | |
| City/Highway | 16 / 22 | 15 / 22 | 15 / 21 | 15 / 20 |
