BMW X3 2021 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 11 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 67 litres | |
| 1060 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 360 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 200 | 46 600 | |
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