2022 Kia Sorento 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- LX AWD, 191 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 49% of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 102 of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,935 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,390 |
| X-Line S AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,935 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $34,390 |
| X-Line EX AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $39,190 |
| SX AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $40,090 |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $43,190 |
| X-Line SX-Prestige AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $43,190 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,999 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $35,490 |
| SX FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,999 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.4 sEstimate | N/A | FWD | $38,290 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,999 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.4 sEstimate | N/A | FWD | $41,190 |
| SX-Prestige FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,999 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $41,190 |
| Hybrid S AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,065 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $35,890 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 227 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,065 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $38,390 |
| Hybrid S FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 227 hp | N/A | 3,979 lb | 114 | 17.5 | 7.2 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $34,090 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 227 hp | N/A | 3,979 lb | 114 | 17.5 | 7.2 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $36,090 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 261 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $45,190 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 261 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 sOnline | 6-speed DCT | AWD | $48,090 |
| LX FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,794 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $29,590 |
| S FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,794 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $32,390 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 191 hp | LX FWD | $29,590 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 227 hp | Hybrid S FWD | $34,090 | +$4,500 | $1,038 | -$439 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 8 | 281 hp | EX FWD | $35,490 | +$1,400 | $1,536 | +$59 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 261 hp | Plug-in Hybrid SX AWD | $45,190 | +$9,700 | $1,003 | -$474 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed DCT | 6 | Hybrid S FWD | $34,090 | 6.9 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 5 | EX FWD | $35,490 | 6.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | LX FWD | $29,590 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 191 hp, 26 mpg, $29,590. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 195 hp | 32 mpg | $25,850 | N/A |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $27,150 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $29,575 | 6.6 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Blue AWD | 226 hp | 38 mpg | $29,750 | 7.1 s |
| Ford Escape | SE Hybrid FWD | 200 hp | 41 mpg | $30,185 | 7.5 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $32,010 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
Sorento by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.0 s. More hp per ton: 2022 Kia Telluride.
| Measure | 2022 Kia Sorento | 2022 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LX AWD | LX AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 291 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lb | 4,255 lb |
| hp per ton | 97 | 137 |
| lb per hp | 20.6 | 14.6 |
| MSRP | $31,390 | $35,390 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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