Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 has been produced from July, 2002 to April, 2006. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 195 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sorento 2002 - 2006 version and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Kia Sorento 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
Kia Sorento safety
During safety testing Kia Sorento has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Sorento is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Kia Sorento got one star.
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 technical data
| Model: | Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2002. July ... 2006. April | ||
| Engine: | 3497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 286 g/km |
| Power: | 195 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 300 NM ON 3000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 192 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 9.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.57m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.72m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1900 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2560 kg | ||
Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 engine G6CU
| Engine displacement | 3497 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 195 - 220 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 - 315 NM ON 3000 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Start of production (year) | 1999 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Hyundai Santa FE Hyundai Terracan Hyundai Grandeur and 3 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 [2002 - 2006] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kia Sorento 2002 2.4 16V 4x4
Jul 2002 — Apr 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 139 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Kia Sorento 2002 2.5 CRDi 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Kia Sorento 2002 2.5 CRDi 4x4 | 2.5 Diesel | 140 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Sorento 2002 3.5 V6 4x4
Jul 2002 — Apr 2006 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds |
3.5 Petrol | 195 HP | 11.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |