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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`550 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 400 | 43 000 | |
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