Kia Sorento 2024 vs BMW X3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 100 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 118 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2013 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Sorento uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 313 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`625 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`749 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 681 kg | 645 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 000 | 62 200 | |
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