Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 GDI
Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 GDI has been produced from January, 2018 to December, 2020. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.3 litres, which produces power of 290 horsepower on 6400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sorento 2017 - 2020 version and torque 342 Nm (Newton metres) on 5200 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. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Kia Sorento 3.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.

Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 GDI technical data
Model: | Kia Sorento 3.3 GDI | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2018. January ... 2020. December | ||
Engine: | 3342 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 290 HP ON 6400 RPM | Torque: | 342 NM ON 5200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres (18.8 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.69m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 185 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 7 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 142 litres or 660 litres for version with 5 seats | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1662 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2490 kg |
Kia Sorento 2017 3.3 GDI engine G6DH
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 3342 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 83.8 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.5 : 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 2017 3.3 GDI oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
Power | 282 - 300 HP ON 6400 RPM |
Torque | 337 - 348 NM ON 5200 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
Start of production (year) | 2011 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Engine also used on | Hyundai Santa FE Hyundai Grandeur |
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 [2017 - 2020] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Kia Sorento 2018 2.0 T-GDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.0 T-GDI 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2017 2.0 D AWD Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 | 2.0 Diesel | 185 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.2 CRDi
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.2 CRDi
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.2 CRDi Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.2 CRDi Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 D AWD
Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 D AWD Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 | 2.2 Diesel | 200 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.4 GDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.4 Petrol | 188 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 2.4 GDI Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 2.4 Petrol | 188 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2017 2.4 AWD
Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 188 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 3.3 GDI
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most powerfull petrol version (290 HP) |
3.3 Petrol | 290 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Front wheel |
Kia Sorento 2018 3.3 GDI 4x4
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most powerfull petrol version (290 HP) |
3.3 Petrol | 290 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
Kia Sorento 2017 3.5 AWD
Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
3.5 Petrol | 249 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |