The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 37,800

€ 53,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 3.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
66.3
74.4
84.3
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.3 in
Height
66 in
109.4
189
112.8
185.4
189 in
Length
185.4 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4184 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
5.69 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
UM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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21.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.24 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
40 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
748 mi
Range
561 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
748 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1459 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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