The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 50,300
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1700
1885
2085
1661
1881
2098
1885 mm
Width
1881 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1700 mm
Height
1661 mm
2700
4685
2810
4648
4685 mm
Length
4648 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
1750 kg
Kerb Weight
1875 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2390 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.67 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
242 NM
560 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.38 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.26 kg/bhp
7.38 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
447 mi
Range
694 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
760 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L
