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Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 DCT, 6 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4650 rpm
    • Average torque: 353 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1802 kg / 3973 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2612 kg / 5759 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.2 CRDi —8 DCT (440 Nm)
  • 1.6 Smartstream T-GDi —6 AT (265 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 CRDi 8 DCT—3800 rpm.
  • 1.6 Smartstream T-GDi 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 CRDi Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    1.6 Smartstream T-GDi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 CRDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 Smartstream T-GDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5417 rpm
      • Average torque: 354 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1917 kg / 4227 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2772 kg / 6112 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.2 CRDi —8 AT (450 Nm)
  • 2.4 GDI —6 AT (241 Nm)
  • 3.3 GDI —8 AT (342 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 —8 AT (336 Nm)
  • 2.0 —6 AT (402 Nm)
  • 2.0 T-GDI —8 AT (353 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 CRDi 8 AT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 V6 8 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 6 AT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 CRDi 8 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.3 GDI 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 8 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 2.0 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 T-GDI 8 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 CRDi Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    2.4 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    3.3 GDI Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    3.5 V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 T-GDI Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 CRDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.3 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3800 rpm
      • Average torque: 341 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1757 kg / 3874 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2567 kg / 5660 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.4 GDi —6 AT (240 Nm)
  • 2.2 CRDi —6 MT (441 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 GDi 6 AT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CRDi 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 CRDi 6 MT—3800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 GDi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.2 CRDi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 GDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.2 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 3800 rpm
      • Average torque: 353 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1759 kg / 3879 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2569 kg / 5665 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.0D 16V CRDi —6 MT (382 Nm)
  • 2.4i 16V GDi —6 MT (242 Nm)
  • 2.2D 16V CRDi —6 AT (436 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0D 16V CRDi 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4i 16V GDi 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2D 16V CRDi 6 AT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0D 16V CRDi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.4i 16V GDi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    2.2D 16V CRDi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 2.0D 16V CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.4i 16V GDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.2D 16V CRDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4900 rpm
      • Average torque: 343 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1735 kg / 3826 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2500 kg / 5513 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.4 4WD —6 MT (225 Nm)
  • 2.0 CRDi 4WD —6 MT (382 Nm)
  • 2.2 CRDi 4WD —6 MT (421 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 4WD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CRDi 4WD 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CRDi 4WD 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 16V MPI 6 AT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 4WD 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 CRDi 4WD 6 MT—3800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 4WD Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CRDi 4WD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    2.2 CRDi 4WD Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    2.4 16V MPI Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 2.4 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CRDi 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.2 CRDi 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 16V MPI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4900 rpm
      • Average torque: 377 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1944 kg / 4287 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2799 kg / 6172 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 3.8i V6 —5 AT (353 Nm)
  • 2.5 CRDi —5 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 CRDi 5 MT—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.3i V6 Automatic 5 AT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8i V6 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 CRDi 5 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 2.5 CRDi Automatic 5 AT—3800 rpm.
  • 3.3i V6 Automatic 5 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8i V6 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 CRDi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    2.5 CRDi Automatic Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    3.3i V6 Automatic Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.8i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 CRDi Automatic
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3i V6 Automatic
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Sorento transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 12.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5033 rpm
      • Average torque: 269 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1927 kg / 4249 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2782 kg / 6134 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Kia Sorento through generations

  • 2.5 DCR —5 MT (314 Nm)
  • 2.4 i 16V —5 MT (192 Nm)
  • 3.5 i V6 24V —4 AT (300 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 DCR 5 MT—13.9 s to 60 mph (14.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 i 16V 5 MT—12.7 s to 60 mph (13.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 i V6 24V 4 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 DCR 5 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 2.4 i 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.5 i V6 24V 4 AT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 DCR Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    2.4 i 16V Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.5 i V6 24V Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.5 DCR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.5 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%