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2012 Kia Sorento EX AWD 4dr V6

2012 Kia Sorento
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
19 (2011) mpg city / 25 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Passenger Capacity:
7
Passenger Volume (ft³):
149.4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4131
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
19 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
25 (2011)
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/212
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
272 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
248 @ 5000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/manual shift
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Rear Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.9 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.0
Wheelbase (in):
106.3
Length, Overall (in):
183.9
Advanced Technical Data
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
20
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.20
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
8.9 (2011)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
2.3
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
15.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.7
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.8 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
39.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
59.3
Front Hip Room (in):
56.3
Second Head Room (in):
39.2
Second Leg Room (in):
37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in):
58.7
Second Hip Room (in):
55.9
Third Head Room (in):
36.6
Third Leg Room (in):
31.3
Third Shoulder Room (in):
53.8
Third Hip Room (in):
44.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
74.2
Height, Overall (in):
67.3
Track Width, Front (in):
63.7
Track Width, Rear (in):
63.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
72.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
37.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
9.1


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