The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 2.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 40,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.0d DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.9
73
78.2
74.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.4
110
179.9
184.4 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.31 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
585 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
137.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
161.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
