Kia Sorento 2018 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 188 HP | 218 HP | |
Torque: | 241 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 9 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1732 litres | 1385 litres | |
Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 200 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 347 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`510 | 2`040 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 31 600 | 4000 | |
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