Petrol
2003 Kia Sorento 2WD
The 2003 Kia Sorento 2WD is a SUV. It has a 3.5-litre six-cylinder engine producing 276 hp (206 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Kia | Model | Sorento 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Kia 2003 Sorento 2WD |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Clear White, Ebony Black, Clear Silver Metallic, Pewter Gray Metallic, Radiant Red Metallic, Indigo Blue Pearl, Stone Beige Metallic, Ivy Green Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | South Korea |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 276 hp / 206 kW | Torque | 248 Nm / 183 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.5 sec | Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,750 kg (3,858 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SUVS
Compared with other 2003 SUVs in our database, its 276 hp is 33% more than the average 2003 SUV (207 hp).
| 2003 Kia Sorento 2WD | Average 2003 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 276 hp | 207 hp (62 cars) | +33% |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 247 Nm (62 cars) | — |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s | 9.1 s (56 cars) | +5% |
| Top speed | 109 mph | 112 mph (56 cars) | -3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,750 kg | 1,768 kg (69 cars) | -1% |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,172 cc (68 cars) | +10% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 SUVs with similar power to the 2003 Kia Sorento 2WD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kia Sorento 2WD | 276 hp | 9.5 s | 1,750 kg |
| 2003 Isuzu Ascender 2WD | 273 hp | 9.8 s | 2,300 kg |
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner 2WD | 270 hp | 8.8 s | 1,995 kg |
| 2003 Lexus LX 470 | 270 hp | — | 2,680 kg |
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 284 hp | 9.0 s | 1,900 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre