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Engines & Power

Sorento Base 4X2

Ascender S 2WD

Forester 2.5i

Standard Engine 3.3L 242 hp V6 4.2L 285 hp I6 2.5L 170 hp H4
Horsepower 242 @ 6000 RPM 285 @ 6000 RPM 170 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 228 @ 4500 RPM 276 @ 4600 RPM 174 @ 4100 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC 24/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 3342 4195 2498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.62 X 3.28 3.66 X 4.02 3.70 X 3.54
Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/MPFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Sorento Base 4X2

Ascender S 2WD

Forester 2.5i

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Sorento Base 4X2

Ascender S 2WD

Forester 2.5i

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 137.50 No data 113.10
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 31.70 43.70 34.40
Standard Towing (lb.) 1653 5300 1500
Max Towing (lb.) 3500 5800 2400
Standard Payload (lb.) 1399 1133 900
Max Payload (lb.) 1399 1133 900
Standard GVWR (lb.) 5467 5550 4480
Max GVWR (lb.) 5467 5550 4480

Braking & Traction

Sorento Base 4X2

Ascender S 2WD

Forester 2.5i

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A Std.
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance N/A N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A Opt. N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. N/A Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
Next Steps

Sorento Base 4X2

Ascender S 2WD

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