The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive20i (14 - 16)
€ 39,000
€ 40,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive20i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.3 in
Height
65.4 in
109.4
189
110.6
183.3
189 in
Length
183.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
UM
Generation
F25
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
181 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
485 mi
Range
562 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
562 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
