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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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 front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The fuel consumption of this Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 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 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.

Kia Sorento 2009 3.5 V6 CVVT technical data
Model: | Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 CVVT | ||
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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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 9.0 (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 |
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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 | 16 years |
All Kia Sorento crossover [2009 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |
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 |