Research your Kia Sorento
Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2003 Kia Sorento.
2003 Kia Sorento SUV
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,057 (RWD)
4,255 (AWD)
GVWR: 5,423 (RWD)
5,644 (AWD)
Weight distribution: 54 / 46 (RWD)
56 / 44 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 3,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.4
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Five-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.4 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,497
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 85.5
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 192 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 217 at 3,000
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18 - 20 (RWD)
 
Transmission:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.80, 1.53, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 4.67
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 179.8
Width [in.]: 73.3 (RWD)
74.2 (AWD)
Height [in.]: 68.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.7
Front Track [in.]: 62.2
Rear Track [in.]: 62.2
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 27.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 107.0
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.5
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.9
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 39.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 31.4; 66.4 (rear seats folded)
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 9.5
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 33.7
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 17.3
 
Top Speed [mph]: 114