Kia Sorento vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · BMW X3
- Length183.5 in – 183.9 in
- Height66.9 in – 67.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,763 lb – 4,131 lb
- Width74.2 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.1 in narrower (74.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.7 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 220 lb heavier (3,947 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 220 lb heavier (3,947 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.7 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 183.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 74.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,947 lb | 4,167 lb | 220 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.5 in – 183.9 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.