The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 35,600
€ 40,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 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
183.3
184.4 in
Length
183.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.95 %
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
8-speed automatic 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 B47
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
886 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
886 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
