The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 37,200
€ 53,000
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
66.9
74.2
82.1
66
74.4
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.4
184.4 in
Length
185.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
XM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
447 mi
Range
561 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
