The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,200
€ 80,300
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA XD3.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
66.9
74.2
82.1
66
74.7
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.7
184.4 in
Length
185.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
10.25 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
XM
Generation
G01
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD3
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD3
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
447 mi
Range
613 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD3
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
