The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (11 - 14) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 38,000
€ 35,600
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.4
74.1
82.6
69.1
74.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.4 in
Height
69.1 in
110.6
183
106.3
184.4
183 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
181 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21.74 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
30 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
527 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
527 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
