The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08)
€ 35,000
€ 34,600
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.0i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
189
110
179.9
189 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.16 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
148 hp
BMW X3 2.0i
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
496 mi
Range
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
496 mi
447 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
