The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 37,200
€ 50,300
€ 37,200
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 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
5.71 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 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
