The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 43,400
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 xDrive20d BluePerformance.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.77 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
447 mi
Range
743 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
743 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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
