The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 42,300
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 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 xDrive20d.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.66 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
572 mi
Range
743 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 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
