The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,600
€ 44,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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 xDrive25i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
438 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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).
179.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive25i
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
