Petrol

2016 Kia Sorento FWD

The 2016 Kia Sorento FWD is a SUV. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 240 hp (179 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.8 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).

2016 Kia Sorento FWD
2016
Year
2,000 cc
Engine
240 hp
Power
Automatic (S6)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Kia Model Sorento FWD
Year 2016 Version / Trim Kia 2016 Sorento FWD
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Snow White Pearl, Ebony Black, Sparkling Silver, Titanium Silver Metallic, Platinum Graphite Metallic, Remington Red, Blaze Blue, Polished Walnut
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In South Korea
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic (S6)
Engine 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo Engine Size 2,000 cc
Power 240 hp / 179 kW Torque 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.8 sec Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Fuel Economy 20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,780 mm Kerb Weight 1,870 kg (4,123 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2016 SUVS

Compared with other 2016 SUVs in our database, its 240 hp is 11% less than the average 2016 SUV (268 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.4 seconds slower than average.

2016 Kia Sorento FWDAverage 2016 SUVsDifference
Power 240 hp 268 hp (116 cars) -11%
Torque 260 Nm 334 Nm (116 cars) -22%
0–60 mph 7.8 s 7.4 s (125 cars) +5%
Top speed 112 mph 120 mph (125 cars) -6%
Kerb weight 1,870 kg 1,832 kg (132 cars) +2%
Engine size 2,000 cc 2,736 cc (125 cars) -27%

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 2016 SUVs with similar power to the 2016 Kia Sorento FWD.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2016 Kia Sorento FWD 240 hp 7.8 s 1,870 kg
2016 BMW X3 sDrive 28i 240 hp 6.5 s 1,730 kg
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD 240 hp 7.8 s 1,780 kg
2016 Volvo XC70 AWD 236 hp 8.0 s 1,750 kg
2016 Lexus NX 200t 235 hp 7.1 s 1,765 kg
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FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Power Tailgate
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Tow Bar / Tow Package
Spare Tyre