Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 2012. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 276 horsepower on 6300 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sorento 2009 - 2012 version and torque 336 Nm (Newton metres) on 5000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Kia Sorento 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.

Kia Sorento safety

During safety testing Kia Sorento has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Sorento is evaluated with very good rate 87 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Sorento got 44 points from 100.
Kia Sorento safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Kia Sorento version with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km.
Kia Sorento 2009

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT technical data

Model: Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 CVVT
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2009. January ... 2012. December 
Engine: 3470 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 276 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 336 NM ON 5000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.0 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 9.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres (18 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.69m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.71m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 191 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 258 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2053 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT engine G6DC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 3470 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 87 mm
Compression ratio 10.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.6 litres (9.1 quarts)
Power 250 - 290 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 336 NM ON 5000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 15 years

All Kia Sorento crossover [2009 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Kia Sorento 2009 2.0 CRDi 4WD

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 197 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most powerfull diesel version (197 HP)

2.2 Diesel 197 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 2.4 2WD Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 174 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 2.4 4WD Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 2.4 Petrol 174 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 2.4 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 2.4 Petrol 174 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT

Most powerfull petrol version (276 HP)

3.5 Petrol 276 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (276 HP)

3.5 Petrol 276 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Kia Sorento 2009 reviews
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