The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 45,700
€ 39,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.3
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
110
179.9
109.4
189
179.9 in
Length
189 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.92 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
UM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
562 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
