Kia Sorento 2009 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 56 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.82 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 13 200 | |
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