Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2008 KiaSorento 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 3.3 L 6-cyl

17MPGcombined

15city

22highway

A year of fuel$3,950

CO₂ from the tailpipe522.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 908 kia cars

Combined MPG 17 MPGbest 53 · avg 26

Annual fuel cost $3,950best $650 · avg $2,627

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2008 Kia Sorento 4WD is a gasoline SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 3.3 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. Fuel economy is listed at 15 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway, for 17 MPG combined. The annual fuel cost is $3,950 USD, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 522.76 g per mile. These figures help buyers assess fuel use and emissions alongside the vehicle's drivetrain and engine configuration. Sorento 4WD is the model name, while Sorento is its base model and family. The listed details identify this as the four-wheel-drive Sorento, rather than leaving the drive layout ambiguous.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers seeking a gasoline SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine. Its MPG and annual fuel cost are important figures for shoppers weighing fuel use.

What is good

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
3.3 L six-cylinder engine
22 MPG highway
Five-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

15 MPG city
17 MPG combined
$3,950 USD annual fuel cost
522.76 g/mile tailpipe CO2

Verdict

The Sorento 4WD has a six-cylinder gasoline engine and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 17 MPG combined rating and $3,950 USD annual fuel cost are central points for buyers to consider.