The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,000
€ 47,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 3.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
66.3
74.4
84.3
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.3 in
Height
66 in
109.4
189
112.8
185.4
189 in
Length
185.4 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
UM
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
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
187 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
485 mi
Range
845 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
845 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
