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2012 Kia Sorento fuel consumption
10 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
6.6–9.8 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,208–$2,610
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
174–235 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 15% less fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.
Every 2012 Kia Sorento version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si Wagon Manual | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.6 | 8.7 | 5.4 | $2,208 | 174 Slightly better than average |
| Si Wagon Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.3 | 9.7 | 5.9 | $2,443 | 192 Slightly worse than average |
| SLi Wagon Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.3 | 9.7 | 5.9 | $2,443 | 192 Slightly worse than average |
| Platinum Wagon Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.3 | 9.7 | 5.9 | $2,443 | 192 Slightly worse than average |
| Si Diesel SUV Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.8 | 10.1 | 6.4 | $2,610 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| SLi Diesel SUV Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.8 | 10.1 | 6.4 | $2,610 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| Platinum SUV Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.8 | 10.1 | 6.4 | $2,610 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| GT-Line SUV Auto | 2.2L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.8 | 10.1 | 6.4 | $2,610 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| Si Wagon Auto | 3.5L 6cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.8 | 13.7 | 7.7 | $2,538 | 235 Worse than average |
| SLi Wagon Auto | 3.5L 6cyl Petrol 91RON | 9.8 | 13.7 | 7.7 | $2,538 | 235 Worse than average |
Kia Sorento in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.