The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 31,800
€ 43,800
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
65.4 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183.3
184.4 in
Length
183.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
765 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
765 mi
603 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
















