Kia Sorento 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 56 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 900 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Kia Sorento uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 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`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 200 | |
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