The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 37,900

€ 40,300

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 1.5 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
184.4 in
Length
183 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.76 %

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

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic 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
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive20i
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21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.42 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
672 mi
Range
555 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
555 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 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