The 2008 Kia Sorento
Technical Specifications

ENGINE LX 3.3L V6 EX 3.8L V6
Type 3.3-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum block, aluminum 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder, aluminum block, aluminum heads
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Displacement 3,342 cc 3,778cc
Compression ratio 10.4:1 10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 242 hp @ 6,000 rpm 262 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 228 lb.-ft @ 4,500 rpm 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed automatic Sportmatic® shifting 5-speed automatic Sportmatic® shifting
4WD Electronic switch part-time w/low range Electronic switch part-time w/low range Torque-On-Demand®, automatic full time w/low range (EX LUX)
DIMENSIONS LX & EX
Wheelbase 106.7 in.
Track (front/rear) 62.2 in./62.2 in.
Length 180.7 in.
Width 73.3 in. (LX)
74.2 in. (EX)
Height 68.1 in. (LX)
71.3 in. (w/roof rail)
Ground clearance 8.2 in.
Approach angle 28.4 degrees
Departure angle 25.8 degrees
Headroom (front/rear) 39.7 in./39.5 in. (LX)
38.3 in./38.0 in. (EX w/sunroof)
Shoulder room (front/rear) 58.9 in./58.4 in.
Leg room (front/rear) 42.6 in./36.1 in.
Hip room (front/rear) 55.3 in./58.0 in.
Passenger (SAE) volume 137.5 cu. ft.
Cargo, rear seat up: 31.7 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT
5-speed automatic LX 3.3L V6 4X2 4,068-4,264 lbs.
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 4,274-4,469 lbs.
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 4,083-4,277 lbs.
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 4,290-4,462 lbs.
CAPACITIES
Towing capacity
(see Owner's Manual)
LX 3.3L V6 4X2 3,500 lbs.
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 3,500 lbs.
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 5,000 lbs.
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 5,000 lbs.
BODY AND CHASSIS LX & EX
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive
Body type Ladder frame with nine crossmembers
Front suspension Double-wishbone, coil spring with shock absorber and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension 5-link, coil spring with damper and stabilizer bar
Steering Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
BRAKES LX & EX
Type Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted with EBD (4-wheel ABS)
Front 11.8 in. vented discs
Rear 12.4 in. vented discs
TIRES LX & EX
Tires P245/70R16
P245/65R17 (LX Sport only)
EPA FUEL Economy
5-speed automatic
(Estimated City/Highway MPG)
LX 3.3L V6 4X2 16 / 22
LX 3.3L V6 4X4 15 / 22
EX 3.8L V6 4X2 15 / 21
EX 3.8L V6 4X4 15 / 20
Fuel tank capacity (gallon) 21.1
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