2016 Kia Sorento Specifications Overview
The 2016 Kia Sorento is certified across 7 configurations with 3.3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S6). EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (7)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento FE AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento FWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Sorento AWD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2016 Kia Sorento SUV FWD
- 2016 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.