Kia Sorento 2009 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sorento) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 276 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 336 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 92 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 44 NM less than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
2053 litres | 1600 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 453 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.8 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): | no data | 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 (€): | 7000 | 12 800 | |
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