Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD
Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 174 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-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 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not ...
This Kia Sorento 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
- Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 10.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km
- Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 4WD MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.7 litres per 100 km
- Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 4WD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 11.5 seconds)
Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD technical data
| Model: | Kia Sorento 2.4 2WD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2014. January | ||
| Engine: | 2359 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 174 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 225 NM ON 3750 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 190 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 (combined) 11.4 (urban) 7.2 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.69m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.75m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2510 kg | ||
Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD engine Theta II (G4KE)
Engine reliability and common problems:
Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it should be changed after 100-150 thousand kilometres, at this mileage the chain tends to stretch and can jump. Catalyst crumbs tend to get into the cylinders and cause increased wear.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 | 2359 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 88 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 97 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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. More service info |
| Timing chain change interval | 150,000 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 2012 2.4 2WD oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 170 - 180 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 - 230 NM ON 3750 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Start of production (year) | 2008 |
| Duration of production | 11 years |
| Engine also used on | Hyundai Santa FE Kia Sportage Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson and 5 other models |
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 [2012 - 2014] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Kia Sorento 2012 2.0D 16V CRDi 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 CRDi 4x4
Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds |
2.2 Diesel | 197 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 CRDi 4x4
Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 Most powerfull diesel version (197 HP) |
2.2 Diesel | 197 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD
Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 174 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 2WD Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 | 2.4 Petrol | 174 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 4WD Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 | 2.4 Petrol | 174 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.4 4WD Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 | 2.4 Petrol | 174 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |