Kia Sorento 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2005
Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 200 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 441 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Kia Sorento engine produces 37 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 101 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 61 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1240 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.69 m | 1.44 m | |
Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 25 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
Trunk capacity: | 142 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 142 litres | no data | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 660 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1385 litres | |
In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 200 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 277 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`060 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 31 600 | 4000 | |
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