2016 Kia Sorento
Specifications
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Engine | ||||||||
Type | Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head | Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head | Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head | Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head |
Valve System | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT | DOHC with dual CVVT |
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
Torque (lb. ft. @ rpm) | 178 lb. ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 178 lb. ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 260 lb. ft. @ 1,450-3500 rpm | 260 lb. ft. @ 1,450-3500 rpm | 252 lb. ft. @ 5,300 rpm | 252 lb. ft. @ 5,300 rpm | 252 lb. ft. @ 5,300 rpm | 252 lb. ft. @ 5,300 rpm |
Displacement (cc) | 2,359 cc | 2,359 cc | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc | 3,342 cc | 3,342 cc | 3,342 cc | 3,342 cc |
Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
Emission rating: Tier-2 (Bin 5) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) | 50-sate LEV-II (ULEV) |
Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
General | ||||||||
Body configuration | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV | 5-door CUV |
Body type | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) | Steel unibody (Iso-Structure Construction) |
Drivetrain layout | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD | Front engine, front drive or full-time AWD |
Passenger capacity | 5 Passenger | 5 Passenger / 7 Passenger (available) | 5 Passenger | 5 Passenger | 7 Passenger | 7 Passenger | 7 Passenger | 7 Passenger |
Drivetrain | ||||||||
Transmission | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically-controlled 6-speed automatic, overdrive with Sportmatic™ |
Gear ratios : 1 FWD or AWD | ||||||||
First | 4.639 | 4.639 | 4.766 | 4.766 | 4.651 | 4.651 | 4.651 | 4.651 |
Second | 2.826 | 2.826 | 2.946 | 2.946 | 2.831 | 2.831 | 2.831 | 2.831 |
Third | 1.841 | 1.841 | 1.917 | 1.917 | 1.842 | 1.842 | 1.842 | 1.842 |
Fourth | 1.386 | 1.386 | 1.420 | 1.420 | 1.386 | 1.386 | 1.386 | 1.386 |
Fifth | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
Sixth | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 | 0.772 |
Reverse | 3.588 | 3.588 | 3.393 | 3.393 | 3.393 | 3.393 | 3.393 | 3.393 |
Final gear ratio | FWD: 3.510 / AWD: 3.648 | FWD: 3.510 / AWD: 3.648 | FWD: 3.195 / AWD: 3.510 | FWD: 3.195 / AWD: 3.510 | 3.320 | 3.320 | 3.320 | 3.320 |
Clutch type | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter | Torque converter |
AWD (4x4) System | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential | Torque on demand with locking center differential |
Exterior Dimensions | ||||||||
Overall length mm/(in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) | 4,760 mm (187.4 in.) |
Overall width mm/(in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) | 1,890 mm (74.4 in.) |
Overall height without roof rails mm/(in.) | 1,685 mm (66.3 in.) | 1,685 mm (66.3 in.) | 1,685 mm (66.3 in.) | - | 1,685 mm (66.3 in.) | 1,685 mm (66.3 in.) | - | - |
Overall height with roof rails mm/(in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) | 1,690 mm (66.5 in.) |
Wheelbase mm/(in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) | 2,780 mm (109.4 in.) |
Track, front/rear mm/(in.) | 1,633 mm (64.3 in.) / 1,644 mm (64.7 in.) | 1,633 mm (64.3 in.) / 1,644 mm (64.7 in.) | 1,628 mm (64.1 in.) / 1,639 mm (64.5 in.) | 1,628 mm (64.1 in.) / 1,639 mm (64.5 in.) | 1,633 mm (64.3 in.) / 1,644 mm (64.7 in.) | 1,628 mm (64.1 in.) / 1,639 mm (64.5 in.) | 1,628 mm (64.1 in.) / 1,639 mm (64.5 in.) | 1,628 mm (64.1 in.) / 1,639 mm (64.5 in.) |
Ground clearance mm/(in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | 185 mm (7.3 in.) |
Approach angle (degrees) | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees | 16.9 degrees |
Departure angle (degrees) | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees | 21 degrees |
Interior Dimensions | ||||||||
Leg room | ||||||||
Front mm/(in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) | 1,120 mm (44.1 in.) |
Middle mm/(in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) | 1,000 mm (39.4 in.) |
Rear mm/(in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) | 805 mm (31.7 in.) |
Head room | ||||||||
Front mm/(in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) | 1,004 mm (39.5 in.) |
Middle mm/(in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) | 998 mm (39.3 in.) |
Rear mm/(in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) | 921 mm (36.3 in.) |
Shoulder room | ||||||||
Front mm/(in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) | 1,500 mm (59.1 in.) |
Middle mm/(in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) | 1,472 mm (58.0 in.) |
Rear mm/(in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) | 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) |
Hip room | ||||||||
Front mm/(in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) | 1,439 mm (56.7 in.) |
Middle mm/(in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) | 1,433 mm (56.4 in.) |
Rear mm/(in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) | 1,051 mm (41.4 in.) |
Cargo volume | ||||||||
Behind 1st-row/behind 2nd-row / behind 3rd-row (cu. ft.) | 73.5 cu. ft./ 38.8 cu. ft. | 73.5 cu. ft./ 38.8 cu. ft. | 73.0 cu. ft./ 38.0 cu. ft./ 11.3 cu. ft. | 73.0 cu. ft./ 38.0 cu. ft./ 11.3 cu. ft. | 73.5 cu. ft./ 38.8 cu. ft. | 73.5 cu. ft./ 38.8 cu. ft. | 73 cu. ft./38 cu. ft./ 11.3 cu. ft. | 73 cu. ft./38 cu. ft./ 11.3 cu. ft. |
Total interior volume | ||||||||
5-seater / 7-seater (cu.ft.) | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. | 146.4 cu. ft./154.2 cu. ft. |
Suspension | ||||||||
Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks |
Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks | Independent, multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD shocks |
Front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar, DFD (Dual Flow Dampers) |
Steering | ||||||||
Type | C-MDPS (Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | C-MDPS (Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | C-MDPS (Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | R-MDPS (Rack Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | C-MDPS (Column F109Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | C-MDPS (Column F109Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | R-MDPS (Rack Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) | R-MDPS (Rack Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering) |
Ratio | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 | FWD: 14.4 / AWD: 14.3 |
Turning radius, curb-to-curb (ft.) | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. | FWD: 18.1 ft. / AWD: 18.2 ft. |
Brakes | ||||||||
Type | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system | Power-assisted braking system |
Front mm/(in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) | Ventilated disc, 320 mm (12.6 in.) |
Rear mm/(in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) | Solid disc, 305 mm (12.1 in.) |
Tires & Wheels | ||||||||
Wheel Size (in.) | 17 x 7.0 | 17 x 7.0 | 17 x 7.0 | 19 x 7.5 | 17 x 7.0 | 18 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 |
Tire size | 235/65 R17 | 235/65 R17 | 235/65 R17 | 235/55 R19 | 235/65 R17 | 235/60 R18 | 235/55 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
Tire make/model | Continental / Kumho | Continental / Kumho | Continental / Kumho | Continental / Kumho | Continental / Kumho | Kumho | Continental / Kumho | Continental / Kumho |
Tires | 235/65 R17 | 235/65 R17 | 235/60 R18 | 235/55 R19 | 235/65 R17 | 235/60 R18 | 235/55 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
Brand | Kumho | Kumho | Kumho | Michelin | Kumho | Kumho | Kumho | Michelin |
Wheels | 17 x 7.0 | 17 x 7.0 | 18 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 | 17 x 7.0 | 18 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 | 19 x 7.5 |
Curb Weight | ||||||||
FWD (4x2) | ||||||||
Minimum (lbs.) | 3,704 lb. | 3,704 lb. | 3,878 lb. | 3,878 lb. | 3,968 lb. | 3,968 lb. | 3,968 lb. | 3,968 lb. |
Maximum (lbs.) | 3,832 lb. | 3,832 lb. | 4,178 lb. | 4,178 lb. | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. |
AWD (4x4) | ||||||||
Minimum (lbs.) | 3,840 lb. | 3,840 lb. | 4,004 lb. | 4,004 lb. | 4,101 lb. | 4,101 lb. | 4,101 lb. | 4,101 lb. |
Maximum (lbs.) | 3,968 lb. | 3,968 lb. | 4,303 lb. | 4,303 lb. | 4,343 lb. | 4,343 lb. | 4,343 lb. | 4,343 lb. |
Fuel Economy | ||||||||
Fuel system | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected | Gasoline Direct Injected |
MPG 6AT: | ||||||||
FWD (4x2) city/highway/combination | 21/29/24 | 21/29/24 | 20/27/23 | 20/27/23 | 18/26/21 | 18/26/21 | 18/26/21 | 18/26/21 |
GVWR (lbs.) | 5,026 lb. | 5,026 lb. | 5,115 lb. | 5,115 lb. | 5,489 lb. | 5,489 lb. | 5,489 lb. | 5,489 lb. |
AWD (4x4) city/highway/combination | 21/26/23 | 21/26/23 | 19/25/22 | 19/25/22 | 18/26/21 | 18/26/21 | 17/23/19 | 17/23/19 |
GVWR (lb.) | 5,159 lb. | 5,159 lb. | 5,247 lb. | 5,247 lb. | 5,622 lb. | 5,622 lb. | 5,622 lb. | 5,622 lb. |
Towing Capacity (lb.) | 2,000 lb. | 2,000 lb. | 3,500 lb. | 3,500 lb. | 3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD) | 3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD) | 3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD) | 3,500 lb. / 5,000 lb. (AWD) |