The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 38,800
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 sDrive18d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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 sDrive18d
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.44 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
27.44 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
447 mi
Range
771 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
771 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
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).
111 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 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
