Kia Sorento vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · BMW X3
- Length187.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width74.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (109.4 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 228 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,130 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 228 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 183.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 4,130 lb | 228 lb |
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