The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 31,000
€ 55,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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
183.3
184.4 in
Length
183.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.36 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
572 mi
Range
501 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
501 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
157.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
164.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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
