The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0d DPF (07 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 37,900
€ 36,000
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.0d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
74.2
82.1
73 in
Width
74.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.4
179.9 in
Length
184.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.57 %
General
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
175 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
22.86 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
36 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
641 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
641 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
133.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
