2020 Kia Sorento

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2020 Kia Sorento is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)

Combined Economy

20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement	2.4 L to 3.3 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

22V703000: TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification…
Reported September 19, 2022. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Kia Sorento have?

Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Sorento?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Kia Sorento front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Kia Sorento?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.