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Kia Sorento 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Kia Sorento zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 33 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Kia Sorento 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Kia Sorento is 2022 Kia Sorento SX, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.6 seconds at 97 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Kia Sorento is 2011 Kia Sorento EX, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.7 seconds at 78 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Kia Sorento tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 7.74 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 15.94 seconds at 88.64 mph.

Kia Sorento 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Kia Sorento 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2024
6.80 sec
15.20 sec
2023
7.40 sec
15.50 sec
2022
7.08 sec
15.38 sec
2021
7.25 sec
15.52 sec
2019
7.40 sec
15.65 sec
2016
7.93 sec
16.17 sec
2014
7.17 sec
15.73 sec
2011
8.43 sec
16.45 sec
2004
9.40 sec
16.96 sec
2003
9.30 sec
17.15 sec

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2024 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
X-Line SX Prestige
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  96.1 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
X-Pro SX Prestige
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  94.8 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2023 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
PHEV SX Prestige
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  91.7 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
35/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2022 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
35/33/26  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  90.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
35/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Hybrid EX
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  92 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
39/35/35.7  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
SX
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/27/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2021 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Hybrid EX
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
39/35/33  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Hybrid EX
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  87.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
39/35/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  96.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/22.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX Prestige X-Line
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SX Prestige X-Line
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX Prestige X-Line
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2019 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SXL V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SXL V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @  89.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/24/23.2  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2016 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  89.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
LX
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/25.7  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SXL Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/25/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SXL Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/25/22.9  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2014 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  89.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.3L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/21.5  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2011 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EX
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
EX
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.2 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
EX
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
10.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17.7 sec @  78
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/24.3  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
EX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  89.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  89.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/18.2  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2004 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.96 sec @  79.75
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2003 Kia Sorento

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  79
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/17/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
EX V6
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  74
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/17/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Kia Sorento 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Kia Sorento for all model years available in our database.

Comparable Vehicles

Mid-Size SUVs

Mazda

1: Mazda CX-90

Average 0-60 time: 6.25 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.72 secs @ 97.27 mph

Honda

2: Honda Passport

Average 0-60 time: 6.43 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.94 secs @ 92.71 mph

Jeep

3: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Average 0-60 time: 6.76 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.09 secs @ 92.52 mph

Hyundai

4: Hyundai Palisade

Average 0-60 time: 6.85 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.13 secs @ 92.55 mph

Toyota

5: Toyota Grand Highlander

Average 0-60 time: 6.86 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.26 secs @ 91.84 mph

Kia

6: Kia Telluride

Average 0-60 time: 7 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.27 secs @ 92.99 mph

Chevrolet

7: Chevrolet Traverse

Average 0-60 time: 7.01 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.43 secs @ 91.63 mph

Dodge

8: Dodge Durango

Average 0-60 time: 7.01 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.26 secs @ 91.78 mph

Honda

9: Honda Pilot

Average 0-60 time: 7.03 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.49 secs @ 90.01 mph

Toyota

10: Toyota Highlander

Average 0-60 time: 7.31 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.67 secs @ 90.28 mph

Jeep

11: Jeep Wrangler

Average 0-60 time: 7.49 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.71 secs @ 87 mph

Volkswagen

12: Volkswagen Atlas

Average 0-60 time: 7.66 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.83 secs @ 89.16 mph

Kia

13: Kia Sorento

Average 0-60 time: 7.74 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.94 secs @ 88.64 mph

Current Vehicle
Ford

14: Ford Explorer

Average 0-60 time: 7.97 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.09 secs @ 86.55 mph

Hyundai

15: Hyundai Santa Fe

Average 0-60 time: 8.08 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.17 secs @ 87.88 mph

Nissan

16: Nissan Pathfinder

Average 0-60 time: 8.2 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.29 secs @ 86.51 mph

Toyota

17: Toyota 4Runner

Average 0-60 time: 8.37 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.41 secs @ 85.11 mph

Ford

18: Ford Bronco

Average 0-60 time: 8.53 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.32 secs @ 84.36 mph

Toyota

19: Toyota Land Cruiser

Average 0-60 time: 9.9 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 17.22 secs @ 80.98 mph

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