Kia Sorento 2WD Information

Kia Sorento 2WD Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 3 recalls, 4 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 302 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.

Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):

Fuel Efficiency

Kia has manufactured models of Sorento 2WD for 11 years. They average 19.7 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2014 Sorento 2WD above average at 21 combined MPG.

Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2014 Sorento 2WD to be $1,850 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.

Compared to other vehicles, you spend $2,000 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.

The Sorento 2WD consumes about 16 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.

The Sorento 2WD emits 428 grams of CO₂ per mile, or roughly 6,420,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year, so about 306 trees would offset these emissions. The Sorento 2WD does not have start-stop technology.

MPG breakdown by model options

The Kia Sorento 2WD has 27 different model options on record with the EPA since 2003. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.