2003 Kia Sorento - Specs

Engine	3.5L V6
Type	V-type six-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear	DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke	3.66 x 3.38 in./93.0 x 85.5 mm
Displacement	213.4 cu. in./3497 cc
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net)	192 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	217 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Emission control system	Three-way catalyst
Ignition	Electronic
Fuel system	Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel pump	Electromagnetic
Fuel requirement	Unleaded (87 octane or higher)
Fuel tank capacity	21.1 gal./80 liters
Cooling system	Liquid cooled
Coolant capacity	11.6 quarts/11.0 liters
Engine oil capacity	4.5 qts./4.3 liters

Drivetrain		4-Speed Automatic
Transmission type		Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive
Gear ratios ( :1)
1st		2.804
2nd		1.531
3rd		1.000
4th		0.705
Reverse		2.393
Differential		Ring and pinion
Final-drive ratio		4.666:1
Limited-slip differential		Friction clutch type (4WD)
Transfer case		Part time, two-speed, electronic control (4WD)
Drive type		Chain
Transfer case ratio	High	1.000 : 1
	Low	2.480 : 1

Body, Suspension & Steering		2003 Kia Sorento
Layout		Front engine, two-wheel or four-wheel drive
Body type		Ladder frame with nine cross members
Suspension	Front	Double wishbone coil spring with strut damper, stabilizer bar
	Rear	Five-link, coil spring with damper, stabilizer bar
Steering type		Rack-and-pinion, power assist
Power assist	LX	Engine-speed sensitive
	EX	Electronic
Turns, lock-to-lock		3.66 (power-assisted)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb		36.4 ft. (11.08m)

Brakes	2003 Kia Sorento
Type	Dual circuit hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum (four-wheel ABS optional)
Front	11.8-in. vented discs
Rear	12.4-in. vented discs

Electrical	2003 Kia Sorento
Battery	12V, 70 AH, 600 CCA
Alternator	13.5V, 120 amp
Starter	Reduction, 12V, 1.2 kW

Wheels and Tires	2003 Kia Sorento
Wheels	P245/70R16 106H
Tires	7.0JJ x 16, alloy (EX, optional LX)
	7.0JJ x 16, steel (LX)

Exterior Dimensions (in.)		2003 Kia Sorento
Wheelbase		106.7 in/2710 mm
Track	Front	62.2/1580 mm
	Rear	62.2/1580 mm
Length		179.8 in./4567 mm
Width	LX	73.3 in./1863 mm
	EX model with cladding	74.2 in./1884 mm
Height	Without roof rack	68.1 in./1730 mm
	With roof rack	71.3/1810 mm
Ground clearance		8.2 in./208 mm
Approach angle		28.4°
Departure angle		26.7°

Interior Dimensions (in.)		Front	Rear
Head room	without roof rack	39.7 in./1008 mm	39.5 in./1004 mm
	with roof rack	38.3 in./972 mm	38.0 in./956 mm
Shoulder room		58.9 in./1496 mm	58.4 in./1484 mm
Leg room		42.6 in./1082 mm	36.1 in./920 mm
Hip room		55.3 in./1404 mm	58.0 in./1472 mm
SAE volume	Interior	138.4 cu. ft./ 3919.0 liters
	Front seat	57.6 cu. ft. / 1631.0 liters
	Rear seat	49.4 cu. ft. / 1398.8 liters
	Cargo	31.4 cu. ft./889.1 liters
	Rear seat folded	66.4 cu. ft. /1880.2 liters

Curb Weights	4x2	4x4
Curb weight	4,255 lbs./1930 kg	4,057 lbs./1840 kg
Weight distribution, front/rear	56 / 44%	54 / 46 %

Capacities	4x2	4x4
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs./1,587 kg	3,500 lbs./1,587 kg
Payload capacity	1213 lbs./550 kg	1202 lbs./545 kg
GVWR	5644 lbs./2,560 kg	5423 lbs./2,460 kg

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)	2003 Kia Sorento
4x2 Automatic (city / hwy)	15 / 20
4x4 Automatic (city / hwy)	15 / 18