The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14)
€ 35,600
€ 36,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 sDrive18d.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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 sDrive18d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
816 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
816 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 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
