The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 35,600
€ 39,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 sDrive20i.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
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 sDrive20i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.95 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive20i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive20i
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 sDrive20i
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).
127 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
127 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 sDrive20i
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
