Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2003–2027
Kia Sorento
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Sorento. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.0 L/100km: 47 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 47 mpg
- US mpg
- 39 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,183 km
- 71 L tank
What a Sorento costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.64 per 100 km | $1,940 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.48 per 100 km | $1,608 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.84 per 100 miles | £1,179 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.10 per 100 miles | $1,499 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
MQ4 (4th generation), 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.2 CRDi AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- MQ4
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,801 mm
- Width
- 1,890 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,779 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,919 kg
- Boot
- 606 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 441 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2020
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
UM (3rd generation), 2014–2020
Specs for the 3.3 V6 Si; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- UM (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2015-2020
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,801 mm
- Width
- 1,890 mm
- Height
- 1,684 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,779 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,817 kg
- Boot
- 606 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 177 kW
- Torque
- 353 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 234 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2015
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
XM (2nd generation), 2010–2013
Specs for the 2.2 CRDi AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Medium SUV
- Generation
- XM
- Built
- 2009-2013
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,685 mm
- Width
- 1,885 mm
- Height
- 1,700 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,800 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 145 kW
- Torque
- 436 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
BL (1st generation), 2002–2009
Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- BL (1st generation)
- Built
- 2002-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,590 mm
- Width
- 1,871 mm
- Height
- 1,725 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,710 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,988 kg
- Boot
- 898 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,559 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 188 kW
- Torque
- 330 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2027 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
Kia Sorento questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Sorento?
The 2026 Kia Sorento uses 6.0 L/100km by its official figures: 47 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Sorento cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,940 in New Zealand, $1,608 in Australia, £1,179 in United Kingdom, $1,499 in United States.
How far does a Kia Sorento go on a full tank?
About 1,183 km (735 miles) from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Kia Sorento tow?
2,000 kg braked, for the 2.2 CRDi AWD.
How big is the Kia Sorento's boot?
606 L, for the 2.2 CRDi AWD.
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