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2003 Kia Sorento

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Kia Sorento - Engine Specs
Kia Sorento - Drivetrain Specs
Kia Sorento - Suspension Specs
Kia Sorento - Exterior Dimensions
Kia Sorento - Interior Dimensions
Kia Sorento - EPA Fuel Economy


Engine 3.5L V6
Type
V-type six-cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke 3.66 x 3.38 in./93.0 x 85.5 mm
Displacement 213.4 cu. in./3497 cc
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 192 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 217 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Emission control system Three-way catalyst
Ignition Electronic
Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel pump Electromagnetic
Fuel requirement Unleaded (87 octane or higher)
Fuel tank capacity 21.1 gal./80 liters
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Coolant capacity 11.6 quarts/11.0 liters
Engine oil capacity 4.5 qts./4.3 liters

Drivetrain 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission type Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 2.804
     2nd 1.531
     3rd 1.000
     4th 0.705
   Reverse 2.393
Differential Ring and pinion
Final-drive ratio 4.666:1
Limited-slip differential Friction clutch type (4WD)
Transfer case Part time, two-speed, electronic control (4WD)
Drive type Chain
Transfer case ratio High 1.000 : 1
Low 2.480 : 1

Body, Suspension & Steering 2003 Kia Sorento
Layout Front engine, two-wheel or four-wheel drive
Body type Ladder frame with nine cross members
Suspension Front Double wishbone coil spring with strut damper, stabilizer bar
Rear Five-link, coil spring with damper, stabilizer bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion, power assist
Power assist LX Engine-speed sensitive
EX Electronic
Turns, lock-to-lock 3.66 (power-assisted)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 36.4 ft. (11.08m)

Brakes 2003 Kia Sorento
Type Dual circuit hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum (four-wheel ABS optional)
Front 11.8-in. vented discs
Rear 12.4-in. vented discs

Electrical 2003 Kia Sorento
Battery 12V, 70 AH, 600 CCA
Alternator 13.5V, 120 amp
Starter Reduction, 12V, 1.2 kW

Wheels and Tires 2003 Kia Sorento
Wheels P245/70R16 106H
Tires 7.0JJ x 16, alloy (EX, optional LX)
7.0JJ x 16, steel (LX)

Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2003 Kia Sorento
Wheelbase 106.7 in/2710 mm
Track Front 62.2/1580 mm
Rear 62.2/1580 mm
Length 179.8 in./4567 mm
Width LX 73.3 in./1863 mm
EX model with cladding 74.2 in./1884 mm
Height Without roof rack 68.1 in./1730 mm
With roof rack 71.3/1810 mm
Ground clearance 8.2 in./208 mm
Approach angle 28.4°
Departure angle 26.7°

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Head room without roof rack
39.7 in./1008 mm
39.5 in./1004 mm
with roof rack
38.3 in./972 mm
38.0 in./956 mm
Shoulder room
58.9 in./1496 mm
58.4 in./1484 mm
Leg room
42.6 in./1082 mm
36.1 in./920 mm
Hip room
55.3 in./1404 mm
58.0 in./1472 mm
SAE volume Interior
138.4 cu. ft./ 3919.0 liters
Front seat
57.6 cu. ft. / 1631.0 liters
Rear seat
49.4 cu. ft. / 1398.8 liters
Cargo
31.4 cu. ft./889.1 liters
Rear seat folded
66.4 cu. ft. /1880.2 liters

Curb Weights 4x2 4x4
Curb weight 4,255 lbs./1930 kg 4,057 lbs./1840 kg
Weight distribution, front/rear 56 / 44% 54 / 46 %

Capacities 4x2 4x4
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs./1,587 kg 3,500 lbs./1,587 kg
Payload capacity 1213 lbs./550 kg 1202 lbs./545 kg
GVWR 5644 lbs./2,560 kg 5423 lbs./2,460 kg

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)
2003 Kia Sorento
4x2 Automatic (city / hwy) 15 / 20
4x4 Automatic (city / hwy) 15 / 18

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