Kia Sorento second generation
The Kia Sorento second generation (2010–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XM
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,690–4,780 mm RDW | 4,670–4,680 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,890 mm RDW | 1,890 mm TC | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,680–1,700 mm RDW | 1,710 mm TC | 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700–2,780 mm RDW | 2,700 mm TC | 2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,618–1,626 mm ASTRA | 1,610 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,618–1,623 mm ASTRA | 1,620 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,598–1,801 kg RDW | 1,635–1,837 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,698–1,901 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,510–2,560 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 186–190 km/h RDW | – | 190–210 km/h |
| Torque | 226–440 Nm ASTRA | – | 224–441 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/60R18, 235/65R17, 235/55R19
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★☆ · 2014–2015: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 84.3% (83.5–85.0) | 86.4% | 10,165 |
| 9–12 years | 73.7% (73.1–74.2) | 77.9% | 25,198 |
| 13 years and older | 66.0% (64.6–67.3) | 69.2% | 4,768 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 32.1% | 26.8% |
| Tyres | 30.9% | 30.5% |
| Suspension | 30.1% | 25.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 14.9% | 16.6% |
| Steering | 9.5% | 4.1% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.6% | 8.4% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
5,118 complaints for model years 2010–2015. 131 crashes · 244 fires · 168 injuries · 1 death
- Engine 1,990
- Electrical system 682
- Body and structure 596
- Transmission and drivetrain 455
- Airbags 404
- Brakes 383
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 70 versions of the Kia Sorento second generation
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European Union 21 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 171–174 g/km | 27,774 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 170–185 g/km | 67,344 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 182 g/km | 1,344 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 165–173 g/km | 5,538 |
| 2012–2015 | 2.4 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Petrol | 200–209 g/km | 795 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 169 g/km | 508 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 185 g/km | 164 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 177–214 g/km | 338 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L | 128 kW (174 PS) | Petrol | 205–206 g/km | 1,302 |
| 2011 | 2.5 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 215 g/km | 110 |
| 2011 | 2.4 L | 128 kW (174 PS) | LPG | 190 g/km | 50 |
| 2011 | 2.5 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 215 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 186 g/km | 21,394 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 207 g/km | 2,048 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 219 g/km | 1,672 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 171 g/km | 366 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 190 g/km | 152 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 203 g/km | 106 |
| 2010 | – | – | Petrol | 313 g/km | 32 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 209 g/km | 30 |
| 2010 | 3.3 L | – | Petrol | 258 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 20 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-2 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2015'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-2 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2015'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2015'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-4' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7 seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2015'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat · 'KX-4' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2015'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2013–2014'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp auto 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp auto 7-seat · 'KX-2 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp auto 7-seat and 3 more trims | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2013–2014'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp manual 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp manual 7-seat · 'KX-2 Sat Nav' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp manual 7-seat and 3 more trims | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–2014KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013–2014'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp auto 7-seat · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7-seat · 'KX-4' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 7 seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2012'1' 2.0 CRDi 148bhp 6-speed manual | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012'1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2012'1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2012'Atlas' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat SLS · 'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed auto 7-seat and 2 more trims | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2012'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 194bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat SLS and 1 more trim | 2.2 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 20102.2 CRDi 2WD | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 20102.2 CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 20102.2 CRDi 4WD | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 192–194 g/km |
| 20102.4 2WD | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
France 10 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015SORENTO 2.2 diesel CRDi (200ch) ISG BVA6 4x4 7PL | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2015SORENTO 2.2 diesel CRDi (200ch) ISG BVM6 4x4 7PL | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2014SORENTO 2.2 DIESEL CRDI (197ch) BVA6 7PL | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2014SORENTO 2.2 DIESEL CRDI (197ch) BVM6 7PL | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013SORENTO 2.2 Diesel CRDI (197ch) BVM6 5PL BVM6 | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013SORENTO 2.2 Diesel CRDI (197ch) BVM6 7PL BVA6 | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2013SORENTO 2.2 Diesel CRDI (197ch) BVM6 7PL BVM6 | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012SORENTO 2.2 CRDi (197ch) BVM6 7PL | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2012SORENTO 2.2 CRDi (197ch) BVA6 7PL | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2012SORENTO 2.2 CRDi (197ch) BVM6 5PL | – | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
United States 12 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 254 g/km |
| 2012–2015SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–247 g/km |
| 2014–2015SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 265–266 g/km |
| 2015SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 279 g/km |
| 2014SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 257 g/km |
| 2012–2014SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2014SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 279 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230–232 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 250–251 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240–241 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2011–2013 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 272–276 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.3–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–253 g/km |
| 2014–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.1–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–271 g/km |
| 2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.6–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 221–239 g/km |
| 2011–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.6–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244–265 g/km |
| 2011–2012Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 244 g/km |
| 2011Sport utility vehicle | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–235 g/km |
| 2011Sport utility vehicle | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.