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Look up available Kia Sorento vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 32 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2002–? 32 variants SUV DieselPlug-in hybridPetrol
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Kia Sorento specs by variant

All 32 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L T-GDI 6AT (230 HP) 2020–? — — 227 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 9 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L 8AT (202 HP) 2020–? Diesel 2.2 L 199 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp FWD —
2.2L CRDI 8AT AWD (200 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
2.2L CRDI 8AT FWD (200 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp FWD —
2.2L CRDI 6AT AWD (200 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.2L CRDI 6AT FWD (200 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.2L CRDI 6AT AWD (197 HP) 2009–? Diesel 2.2 L 194 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.2L CRDI 6AT FWD (197 HP) 2009–? Diesel 2.2 L 194 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.5L CRDi 5AT AWD (170 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 2.5 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
2.5L CRDi 4AT AWD (140 HP) 2002–2006 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Plug-in hybrid · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6T GDI PHEV 6AT 9261 HP) 2020–? Plug-in hybrid 1.6 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 8 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L T-GDI 8AT FWD (240 HP) 2017–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp FWD —
3.5L V6 6AT FWD (273 HP) 2009–? Petrol 3.5 L 272 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.4L GDI 6AT AWD (192 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.4L MPI 6AT (175 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.4L MPI 6AT AWD (175 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.8L V6 6AT AWD (262 HP) 2006–2009 Petrol 3.8 L 262 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.3L V6 5AT AWD (240 HP) 2006–2009 Petrol 3.3 L 242 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.5L V6 4AT AWD (195 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 3.5 L 192 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Diesel · MANUAL 8 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L CRDI 6MT AWD (200 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.2L CRDI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2017–2020 Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.2L CRDI 6MT AWD (200 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.2L CRDI 6MT FWD (200 HP) 2014–? Diesel 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.2L CRDI 6MT AWD (197 HP) 2009–? Diesel 2.2 L 194 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.2L CRDI 6MT FWD (197 HP) 2009–? Diesel 2.2 L 194 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.5L CRDi 5MT AWD (170 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 2.5 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L CRDi 5MT AWD (140 HP) 2002–2006 Diesel 2.5 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
Petrol · MANUAL 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.4L GDI 6MT AWD (192 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.4L GDI 6MT FWD (192 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L MPI 6MT (175 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L MPI 6MT AWD (175 HP) 2009–? Petrol 2.3 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.4L 16V 5MT AWD (139 HP) 2002–2006 Petrol 2.4 L 137 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Kia Sorento specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Kia Sorento VIN FAQ

What can a Kia Sorento VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Kia Sorento identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Kia Sorento dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2002–? across 32 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Kia Sorento VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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