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The 2009 Kia Sorento
Technical Specifications

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ENGINE 3.3L V6 3.8L V6
Type 3.3-liter V6, aluminum block and heads 3.8-liter V6, aluminum block and heads
Valve Gear DOHC, four valves per cylinder, with CVVT DOHC, four valves per cylinder, with CVVT
Displacement 3,342 cc 3,778 cc
Bore x Stroke 92.0 mm x 83.3 mm 96.0 mm x 87.0
Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 242 @ 6,000 rpm 262 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net0 228 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm 260 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 gallons 21.1 gallons
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive 5-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive
BODY & CHASSIS SPECIFICATION
Layout Front engine, two-wheel or four-wheel drive
Body Type Chassis frame with 9 cross-members
Front Suspension Double-wishbone, coil springs with shock absorber, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension 5-link, coil spring with damper, stabilizer bar
Steering Type Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb 35.4 ft.
BRAKES SPECIFICATION
Type Dual-diagonal, split-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel Anti-Lock system with EBD
Front 11.8-in. vented discs
Rear 12.4-in. vented discs
TIRES & WHEELS 3.3L V6 3.8L V6
Tires P245/70R16 Michelin P245/70R16 Michelin, or optional P245/65R17 Michelin
Wheels 7.0JJ x 16-in. alloy (std. - Type B)
7.0JJ x 16-in. alloy (opt. - Type A)		 7.0JJ x 16-in. alloy (std. - Type B)
7.0JJ x 17-in. alloy (opt.)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS 3.3L V6 3.8L V6
Wheelbase 106.7 in. 106.7 in.
Track, Front 62.2 in. 62.2 in.
Track, Rear 62.2 in. 62.2 in.
Length 180.7 in. 180.7 in.
Width 73.3 in. 73.3 in.
Height 68.1 in. (71.3 in. with roof rail) 71.3 in. (includes roof rail)
Ground Clearance 8.2 in. 8.2 in.
Approach / Departure Angle (Degrees) 28.4 / 25.8 28.4 / 25.8
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS 3.3L V6 3.8L V6
Head Room (front/rear) 39.7 in. / 39.5 in. 39.7 in. / 39.5 in.
Head Room with sunroof (front/rear) 38.3 in. / 38.0 in. 38.3 in. / 38.0 in.
Shoulder Room (front/rear) 58.9 in. / 58.4 in. 58.9 in. / 58.4 in.
Leg Room (front/rear) 42.6 in. / 36.1 in. 42.6 in. / 36.1 in.
Hip Room (front/rear) 55.3 in. / 58.0 in. 55.3 in. / 58.0 in.
Passenger Volume, Front Seat 57.6 cu. ft. 57.6 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume, Rear Seat 48.2 cu. ft. 48.2 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume (SAE) 137.5 cu. ft. 137.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume 31.7 cu. ft. 31.7 cu. ft.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY 3.3L 2WD 3.3L 4WD 3.8L 2WD 3.8L 4WD
Automatic Transmission (city / highway) 16 / 22 15 / 22 15 / 21 15 / 20
CAPACITIES 3.3L 2WD 3.3L 4WD 3.8L 2WD 3.8L 4WD
Curb Weight -- 5-speed automatic (pounds) 4,068 - 4,264 4,274 - 4,469 4,083 - 4,277 4,290 - 4,462
Towing Capacity (pounds) 3,500 3,500 5,000 5,000
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