The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 35,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.9
73
78.2
74.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.4
110
179.9
184.4 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
XM
Generation
E83
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
170.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
