The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 35,600

€ 47,000

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sorento 2.4 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20d.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
69.1
74.2
82.1
66
74.4
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
69.1 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.4
184.4 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
XM
Generation
G01
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 automatic 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 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
187 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
565 mi
Range
845 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
845 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft