The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,000

€ 45,000

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 2.8 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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
188.2
112.8
185.4
188.2 in
Length
185.4 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4180 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.6 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
UM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20i
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.22 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
41 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
774 mi
Range
569 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
774 mi
569 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
117.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 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