Kia Sorento 2014 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 41 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | 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. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 7 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1600 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.9 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 (kg): | 2`510 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 33 600 | |
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