Kia Sorento third generation
The Kia Sorento third generation (2016–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 43 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: UM
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,780–4,810 mm RDW | 4,770–4,800 mm TC | – |
| Width | 1,890–1,900 mm RDW | 1,890 mm TC | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,680–1,700 mm RDW | 1,690–1,710 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,780–2,820 mm RDW | 2,780 mm TC | 2,780 mm |
| Front track | 1,628–1,651 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,639–1,661 mm ASTRA | 1,640 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,716–1,853 kg RDW | 1,680–1,860 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,816–1,953 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,510–2,620 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,650–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 193–205 km/h RDW | – | 193–210 km/h |
| Torque | 265–440 Nm ASTRA | – | 241–441 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/60R18, 235/65R17, 235/55R19, 255/45R20
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2016–2020: ★★★★★
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 93.0% (92.1–93.8) | 92.2% | 3,610 |
| 4–5 years | 90.0% (89.4–90.4) | 91.0% | 14,264 |
| 6–8 years | 85.9% (85.4–86.4) | 86.4% | 17,050 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 27.2% | 25.8% |
| Brakes | 21.7% | 17.7% |
| Suspension | 11.6% | 8.4% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% | 2.4% |
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)
2,876 complaints for model years 2016–2020. 73 crashes · 123 fires · 83 injuries · 2 deaths
- Engine 1,449
- Electrical system 309
- Lights 240
- Transmission and drivetrain 237
- Steering 207
- Body and structure 169
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 43 versions of the Kia Sorento third generation
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European Union 8 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 | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020 | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | – | 158–172 g/km | 93,565 |
| 2020 | 2.2 L | 148 kW (201 PS) | Diesel | 0.3 kWh/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km | 4,084 |
| 2020 | 1.6 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Petrol | – | 133 g/km | 1,797 |
| 2020 | 1.6 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Hybrid | – | 148 g/km | 1,341 |
| 2016–2020 | 2.0 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | – | 159–177 g/km | 5,392 |
| 2018–2019 | 2.4 L | 138 kW (188 PS) | Petrol | – | 197–207 g/km | 572 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 204 kW (277 PS) | Diesel | – | 177 g/km | 1,518 |
| 2017 | 2.2 L | 221 kW (300 PS) | Diesel | – | 174 g/km | 112 |
United Kingdom 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–20233 2.2 CRDi DCT8 AWD · 3' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD | 2.2 L | 148 kW (201 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 176 g/km |
| 2020–2021'2' 1.6 T-GDi Self-Charging Hybrid Automatic AWD | 1.6 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km WLTP | 158 g/km |
| 2020–2021'3' 1.6 T-GDi Self-Charging Hybrid Automatic AWD | 1.6 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 166 g/km |
| 2020–20213 1.6 T-GDi Self-Charging Hybrid AWD | 1.6 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 166 g/km |
| 2020–2021'4' 1.6 T-GDi Self-Charging Hybrid Automatic AWD | 1.6 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 168 g/km |
| 2020–20214 1.6 T-GDi Self-Charging Hybrid AWD | 1.6 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 169 g/km |
| 2020–2021'3' 2.2 CRDi Automatic DCT AWD | 2.2 L | 148 kW (201 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 176 g/km |
| 2020–2021GT-Line 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 191 g/km |
| 2020–2021GT-Line S 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 196 g/km |
| 2020–2021KX-1 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km WLTP | 177 g/km |
| 2020–2021KX-2 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km WLTP | 178 g/km |
| 2020–2021KX-2 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km WLTP | 190 g/km |
| 2020–2021KX-3 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km WLTP | 179 g/km |
| 2020–2021KX-3 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 193 g/km |
| 2019GT-Line 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019GT-Line S 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019KX-1 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat · KX-2 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat · KX-3 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 6-speed manual ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019KX-2 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019KX-3 2.2 CRDi 197bhp 8-speed auto ISG 7-seat | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2018'KX-1' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG · 'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2018'KX-2' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG · 'KX-3' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG · 'GT-Line' 2.2 CRDi 197bhp ISG and 1 more trim | 2.2 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2016–2017'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 | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2016–2017'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 | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
United States 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 226–234 g/km |
| 2016–2020SIDI | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 242–247 g/km |
| 2019–2020SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 257–258 g/km |
| 2019–2020SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 266–271 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 246–247 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 257–260 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 270–290 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 271 g/km |
Canada 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.6–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–246 g/km |
| 2019–2020Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.3 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 261–265 g/km |
| 2016–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.3–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 245–259 g/km |
| 2016–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.4–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 270–289 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.