Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2003–2027

Kia Sorento

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Sorento. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 6.9 L/100km: 41 mpg UK, 34 mpg US.

Kia Sorento in grey
Fuel use
6.9 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
41 mpg
US mpg
34 mpg
On a full tank
968 km
67 L tank

What a Sorento costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.34 per 100 km$2,238
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.68 per 100 km$1,851
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.42 per 100 miles£1,360
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.81 per 100 miles$1,729

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Fourth generation (MQ4), 2022

Specs for the 2022 Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 3 5dr DCT (UK, seven-seat diesel); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Fourth generation (MQ4)
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,810 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Kerb weight
1,954 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,600 kg
Boot
616 L
Towing (braked)
2,500 kg

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
148 kW
Torque
440 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
0–100 km/h
9.2 s
Top speed
203 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.7 L/100km
CO₂
176 g/km
Fuel tank
67 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Service every
16,093 km
Service every
12 months

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

MQ4, fourth generation, 2022

Specs for the 2022 Kia Sorento S 3.5 V6 FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
MQ4, fourth generation
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
Ground clearance
176 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m
Kerb weight
1,878 kg
Boot
616 L
Boot, seats folded
2,011 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L naturally aspirated V6 petrol
Engine size
3,470 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
200 kW
Torque
332 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.7 L/100km
CO₂
222 g/km
Fuel tank
67 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2020
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Service every
15,000 km
Service every
12 months
Tyres
235/65 R17
Spare wheel
Full size

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

MQ4 (4th generation), 2021–2027

Specs for the 3.5 V6 S; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
MQ4 (4th generation)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
Boot
608 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,470 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
200 kW
Torque
332 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.7 L/100km
CO₂
222 g/km
Fuel tank
67 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2020
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

MQ4, 2020–2027

Specs for the 2.2 CRDi AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
MQ4
Built
2020-2027
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,801 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,684 mm
Wheelbase
2,779 mm
Kerb weight
1,919 kg
Boot
606 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
147 kW
Torque
441 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
71 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2020
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

UM (3rd generation), 2015–2020

Specs for the 3.3 V6 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
UM (3rd generation)
Built
2015-2020
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,801 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,684 mm
Wheelbase
2,779 mm
Kerb weight
1,817 kg
Boot
606 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
3.3 L V6 petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
177 kW
Torque
353 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.4 L/100km
CO₂
234 g/km
Fuel tank
71 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2015
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

UM, 2014–2019

Specs for the 2.2 CRDi AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
UM
Built
2014-2019
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,801 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,684 mm
Wheelbase
2,779 mm
Kerb weight
1,919 kg
Boot
606 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
147 kW
Torque
441 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
71 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015

Third generation (UM), 2014

Specs for the 2014 Kia Sorento Si 3.5L V6 petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
Third generation (UM)
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Turning circle
10.9 m
Kerb weight
1,831 kg
Boot
258 L
Boot, seats folded
2,052 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,470 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
204 kW
Torque
336 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2014
Airbags
6

Ownership

Tyres
235/65 R17

XM (2nd generation), 2010–2014

Specs for the 2.4 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
XM (2nd generation)
Built
2010-2014
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,359 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
128 kW
Torque
227 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2010
Airbags
6

XM, 2009–2013

Specs for the 2.2 CRDi AWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
XM
Built
2009-2013
Seats
7
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,800 kg

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
145 kW
Torque
436 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
71 L

BL (1st generation), 2002–2009

Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
BL (1st generation)
Built
2002-2009
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,725 mm
Wheelbase
2,710 mm
Kerb weight
1,988 kg
Boot
898 L
Towing (braked)
2,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,559 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
188 kW
Torque
330 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
12.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
79 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2027Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2026Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2026Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2026Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100km177 mpg147 mpg—
2025Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2025Hybrid6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2025Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100km177 mpg147 mpg—
2024Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2024Hybrid6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2024Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2023Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2023Hybrid6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2023Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2022Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2022Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2022Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2021Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Hybrid6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2021Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2020Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2020Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2019Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2019Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2018Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2018Diesel6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2017Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2017Diesel6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2016Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2015Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2015Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2014Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2014Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—

Kia Sorento questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Sorento?

The 2027 Kia Sorento uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures: 41 mpg in UK gallons and 34 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Kia Sorento cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,238 in New Zealand, $1,851 in Australia, £1,360 in United Kingdom, $1,729 in United States.

How far does a Kia Sorento go on a full tank?

About 968 km (602 miles) from its 67 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Kia Sorento tow?

2,500 kg braked, for the 2022 Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 3 5dr DCT (UK, seven-seat diesel).

How big is the Kia Sorento's boot?

616 L, for the 2022 Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 3 5dr DCT (UK, seven-seat diesel).

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