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2022 BMW
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2023 Kia
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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 36 - 39 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 33 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.7 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,654 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 175.5 in | 189.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.7 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X1 and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Handling
The BMW X1 has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the BMW X1 and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X1 and the Kia Sorento Hybrid are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.