The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (11 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 38,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
66.9
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
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183
184.4 in
Length
183 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.87 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
457 mi
Range
527 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
