The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 37,900
€ 53,000
€ 37,900
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. The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
69.1
74.2
82.1
66
74.4
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
69.1 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.4
184.4 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.03 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
XM
Generation
G01
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 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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 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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21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.42 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
32 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
672 mi
Range
561 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
312 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
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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

















