2024 BMW
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 21 - 23 MPG | 34 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 34 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.7 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 - 382 hp | 227 hp |
| Exterior Length | 185.9 in | 189.6 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 - 74.7 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 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 X3, 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 X3 and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the BMW X3, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Dimensions
The BMW X3 is about the same width as the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
The BMW X3 is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The BMW X3 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X3 and the Kia Sorento Hybrid are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The BMW X3 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 X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.