The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 35,800

€ 34,600

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.0i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
189
110
179.9
189 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.5 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 2.0i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0i
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.93 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
40 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
748 mi
Range
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
748 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft