Kia Sorento IV
Produced from 2020–present, the Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) is catalogued here with 3 powertrains. 2 petrol, 1 hybrid, spanning 191 to 281 hp. The quickest version, the 2.5 T-GDI, covers 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. For fuel costs, the 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid leads the range at 35 MPG (EPA combined). Externally it measures 4810 × 1900 × 1695 mm on a 2815 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) was manufactured from 2020 – present (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 model years) as a suv. Across 3 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 191 to 281 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 35.0 MPG combined (1.6 T-GDI Hybrid).
Power range
191–281 hp
Quickest 0–100
6.9 s
Best combined
35 MPG
Length
4.81 m
01Decision support
Which Sorento IV suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
1.6 T-GDI Hybrid
35.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 29% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Sorento IV.
Performance · quickest
2.5 T-GDI
0–100 km/h in 6.9s · 281 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
Sweet spot · balance
1.6 T-GDI Hybrid
227 hp · 35.0 MPG
Sits mid-range for power without paying the fuel or price tax of the flagship trim. Usually the best value on the used market.
023 powertrains (2 petrol · 1 hybrid)
Full specifications
| Specification | 2.5 GDIPetrol | 1.6 T-GDI HybridHybrid | 2.5 T-GDIPetrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine code | Smartstream G2.5 | Smartstream HEV | Smartstream G2.5T |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.5L (2,497 cc) | 1.6L (1,598 cc) | 2.5L (2,497 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 + e-motor | I4 |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Power | 191 hp / 142 kW | 227 hp / 169 kW | 281 hp / 210 kW |
| Torque | 246 Nm / 181 lb-ft | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft | 421 Nm / 311 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 9.0 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | |||
| City | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100km) | 36 MPG (6.5 L/100km) | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100km) |
| Highway | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100km) | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100km) | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100km) |
| Combined | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100km) | 35 MPG (6.7 L/100km) | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — | — |
| Battery | — | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | 180 g/km | 146 g/km | 200 g/km |
| Weight & Body | |||
| Curb weight | 1,725 kg (3,803 lbs) | 1,880 kg (4,145 lbs) | 1,855 kg (4,090 lbs) |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2020–present | 2020–present | 2020–present |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Width
1,900 mm
74.8 in
Height
1,695 mm
66.7 in
Wheelbase
2,815 mm
110.8 in
Curb weight spans 1,725–1,880 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Sorento IV: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Kia Sorento IV (MQ4)?
The Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) lineup offers 2 petrol · 1 hybrid: 2.5 GDI (191 hp), 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid (227 hp), 2.5 T-GDI (281 hp).
How quick is the Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 2.5 T-GDI, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9s, reaching a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) with the 2.5 T-GDI.
What is the most fuel-efficient Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) trim?
The 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid delivers the highest fuel economy at 35.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 3 powertrains, fuel economy spans 25–35 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Kia Sorento IV (MQ4)?
The Kia Sorento IV (MQ4) was produced from 2020 – present, spanning the following model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Kia Sorento IV (MQ4)?
4810 mm long, 1900 mm wide, 1695 mm tall on a 2815 mm wheelbase (189.4 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Kia SorentoCertification data, 2020–2026
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2020 Kia Sorento, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Kia official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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