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Compare 2008 Kia Sorento specifications by trim levels

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Sorento is a 5-seat SUV from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2003.

With the price tag ranging from $21,165 to $26,665, the Kia Sorento faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Kia Sorento has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Kia Sorento boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 20 to 22 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 74.20mm x 180.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Kia Sorento

  • Fuel Tank: 21.1 gal

  • Wheelbase: 106.7 in

  • MPG: 16 city/22 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

  • Towing: 5000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 5000 lbs

  • Curb: 4149 lbs

  • Tires: P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 31.7 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 180.7 x 73.3 x 68.1



2008 Kia Sorento Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Kia Sorento is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Sorento safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Kia Sorento specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 242 hp @ 6000 –
      262 hp @ 6000

    • Torque 228 lb-ft. –
      260 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.6 - 7.5 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.9 - 15.6 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 180.7 in

    • Width 73.3 in

    • Height 68.1 in

    • Wheelbase 106.7 in

    • Curb Weight 4149 lbs

    • GVWR 5467 lbs

    • Towing capacity 5000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 106

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 21.1 gal

    • City 15 - 16 mpg

    • Combined 18 - 19 mpg

    • Highway 20 - 22 mpg

    • Highway range 422 - 464.2 mi



Specifications

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Exterior length
180.70 in 180.70 in 180.70 in 180.70 in
Exterior body width
73.30 in 73.30 in 73.30 in 74.20 in
Exterior height
68.10 in 68.10 in 68.10 in 71.30 in
Horsepower
242 242 242 262
Torque
228 228 228 260
Fuel economy - city
16 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
22 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg 21 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.50 seconds 7.50 seconds 7.50 seconds 7.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.60 seconds 15.60 seconds 15.60 seconds 15.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
89 mph 89 mph 89 mph 92 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
57 mph 57 mph 57 mph 56 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.62/3.30 " 3.62/3.30 " 3.62/3.30 " 3.78/3.43 "
Curb weight
4149.00 lbs 4149.00 lbs 4149.00 lbs 4191.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5467.00 lbs 5467.00 lbs 5467.00 lbs 5467.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
106.70 in 106.70 in 106.70 in 106.70 in
Front track
62.20 " 62.20 " 62.20 " 62.20 "
Rear track
62.20 " 62.20 " 62.20 " 62.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70 17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.60 in 42.60 in 42.60 in 42.60 in
Rear legroom
36.10 in 36.10 in 36.10 in 36.10 in
Front headroom
39.70 in 39.70 in 39.70 in 38.30 in
Rear headroom
39.50 in 39.50 in 39.50 in 38.00 in
Front hip room
55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear hip room
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Front shoulder room
58.90 in 58.90 in 58.90 in 58.90 in
Rear shoulder room
58.40 in 58.40 in 58.40 in 58.40 in
Luggage volume
31.70 cu.ft. 31.70 cu.ft. 31.70 cu.ft. 31.70 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.40 cu.ft. 66.40 cu.ft. 66.40 cu.ft. 66.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
106 cu.ft. 106 cu.ft. 106 cu.ft. 106 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
21.10 gal. 21.10 gal. 21.10 gal. 21.10 gal.
Payload
1277 lbs. 1277 lbs. 1277 lbs. 1118 lbs.

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Exterior length
180.70 in 180.70 in
Exterior body width
73.30 in 74.20 in
Exterior height
68.10 in 71.30 in
Horsepower
242 262
Torque
228 260
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
22 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.10 seconds 6.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.30 seconds 14.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 90 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.70
Slalom speed
57 mph 56 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.62/3.30 " 3.78/3.43 "
Curb weight
4345.00 lbs 4387.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5644.00 lbs 5644.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3307.00 lbs. 3307.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
5000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
106.70 in 106.70 in
Front track
62.20 " 62.20 "
Rear track
62.20 " 62.20 "
Turning radius
17.70 17.70
Front legroom
42.60 in 42.60 in
Rear legroom
36.10 in 36.10 in
Front headroom
39.70 in 38.30 in
Rear headroom
39.50 in 38.00 in
Front hip room
55.30 in 55.30 in
Rear hip room
58.00 in 58.00 in
Front shoulder room
58.90 in 58.90 in
Rear shoulder room
58.40 in 58.40 in
Luggage volume
31.70 cu.ft. 31.70 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
66.40 cu.ft. 66.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
106 cu.ft. 106 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
21.10 gal. 21.10 gal.
Payload
1257 lbs. 1093 lbs.

Interior Features

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
12V DC power outlet
4 4 4 4
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
4 4
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass – – –

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Antenna
3393 3393
Body material
3406 3406
Paint
3412 3411
Grille trim
3433 3433
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
3450 3450
Tinted windows
3460 3460
Rear window type
3463 3463
Mirrors
3470 3470
Heated door mirrors
3479 3479
Spoiler
3480 3480
Front tires
P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS P245/70HR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
3492 3491
Windshield wipers - front
3496 3496
Rear window wipers
3497 3497
Roof rack
3799 3799
Mud flaps
3804 3804
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass –
Fender flares
4014 –

Seats

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3004 3004 3004 3005
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3027
Rear seats
3053 3053 3053 3053
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 3072
Rear head restraints
3080 3080 3080 3080
Seat trim
3092 3092 3092 3110
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3018 –
Heated front seats
3030 – – –

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Speakers
2 10 10 10

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Radio
3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170
MP3 capability
3186 3186
Speakers
10 10
Equalizer
4076 4076
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 –

Safety and Security Features

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Airbags, side curtain
3225 3225
Occupancy sensor
3240 3240
Traction control
3242 3242
Height adjustable seatbelts
3244 3244
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
3248 3248
Headlights
3250 3250
Exterior light control
3262 3262
Daytime running lights
3271 3271
Door curb lights
4 4
Illuminated entry
3273 3273
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274
Panic alarm
3280 3280
Door locks
3283 3283
Ignition disable
3302 3302
Low tire pressure warning
3309 3309
First aid kit
3788 3788
Airbags, knee protection
3963 3963

Mechanical Features

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Axle ratio
3.33 3.33 3.33 3.33

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Engine
4783 4797
Engine - valvetrain
3500 3500
Recommended fuel
3508 3508
Brakes
3509 3509
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517
Drive type
3528 3528
Exhaust
3541 3541
Steering
3544 3544
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551
Suspension tuning
3562 3562
Front suspension type
3568 3568
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586
Front springs
3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3613 3613
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629
Rear springs
3646 3646
Electronic stability system
3665 3665
Sequential shift control
3700 3700
Axle ratio
3.33 3.33
Remote vehicle starting system
3814 3814
4WD shift
4084 4084

Other Specs

Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX Base 4x2 Sport Utility

LX 4x2 Sport Utility

EX 4x2 Sport Utility
Horsepower rpm
6000 6000 6000 6000
Torque rpm
4500 4500 4500 4500
Maximum towing capacity
5000 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.

LX 4x4 Sport Utility

EX 4x4 Sport Utility
Horsepower rpm
6000 6000
Maximum towing capacity
5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.