Kia Sorento 2002 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Kia Sorento and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 410 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.8 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`610 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6400 | |
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