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2005 Kia Sorento Base 4dr LX Manual

2005 Kia Sorento
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
16 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
105.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4149
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/213
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
192 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
217 @ 3000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear:
Five-link
Front Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Spare Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.4 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
21.1
Wheelbase (in):
106.7
Length, Overall (in):
179.8
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
350
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.29
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.67
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.66
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.4
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.8 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
39.7
Front Leg Room (in):
42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.9
Front Hip Room (in):
55.3
Second Head Room (in):
39.5
Second Leg Room (in):
36.1
Second Shoulder Room (in):
58.4
Second Hip Room (in):
58.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
73.3
Height, Overall (in):
68.1
Track Width, Front (in):
62.2
Track Width, Rear (in):
62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
66.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
31.4


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