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Kia Sorento Comparison
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2027 Kia Sorento - S
2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.2 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
148kW / 440Nm
1117km
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Seats
7
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Rear
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 136
CO2 Level (Combined): 158
CO2 Level (Urban): 197
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 2151
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.7
Main Capacity (L): 67
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.00
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1117
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 694
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 47
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 19.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 54
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 45
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 201
Maximum Power (kW): 148
Maximum Torque (Nm): 440
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.0
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Manual & Automatic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 16.8
Departure Angle: 21.3
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 70.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1996
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 179
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 65.0
Front Track (mm): 1651
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 189.6
Overall Length (mm): 4815
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1661
Wheelbase (in): 110.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2815
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 935
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1024
Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 994
3rd Row Hip Room (in): 42.5
3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1080
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1411
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
3rd Row Leg Room (in): 29.6
3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 752
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 41.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1060
3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai N3
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2630
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5798
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2022
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4458
Tare Weight (kg): 1974
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Traffic Sign Response City: yes
Traffic Sign Response Off Highway: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 82.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20200101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 63.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20261231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2020
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 89.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.6 Litre T-Gdi Hev
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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