Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 has been produced from January, 2006 to December, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.8 litres, which produces power of 262 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sorento 2006 - 2009 version and torque 353 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Kia Sorento 3.8 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6 litres.
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 fuel consumption is 12.4 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 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 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Sorento got 67 points from 100.
Kia Sorento safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 technical data
| Model: | Kia Sorento 3.8i V6 | ||
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| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2006. January ... 2009. December | ||
| Engine: | 3778 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 262 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 353 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 10.7 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.59m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.81m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1751 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2560 kg | ||
Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 engine G6DA
| Engine displacement | 3778 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 96 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 87 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 : 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. More service info |
| Timing chain change interval | 120,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 6 litres (6.3 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 240 - 284 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 - 369 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Start of production (year) | 2004 |
| Duration of production | 12 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Hyundai Grandeur Kia Mohave Hyundai ix55 Kia Opirus |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Kia Sorento crossover [2006 - 2009] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Kia Sorento 2006 2.5 CRDi VGT 4x4
Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 170 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| Kia Sorento 2006 2.5 CRDi VGT 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 | 2.5 Diesel | 170 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2006 3.3 V6 4x4
Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
3.3 Petrol | 241 HP | - | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6
Most powerfull petrol version (262 HP) |
3.8 Petrol | 262 HP | 12.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2006 3.8i V6 4x4
Most powerfull petrol version (262 HP) |
3.8 Petrol | 262 HP | 12.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |