Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 68 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1060 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 204 mm (8 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: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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: | 4.81 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 10 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2011 litres | 1600 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 360 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 411 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`550 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`757 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 793 kg | 660 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 44 400 | |
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