BMW X3 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Kia Sorento
- Length185.9 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight4,079 lb – 4,392 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 279 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 279 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 110.8 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sorento — Kia Sorento has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 189.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 68.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 110.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 7.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,236 lb | 3,957 lb | 279 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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