Kia Sorento vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 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 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 0.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 333 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 333 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,236 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sorento — Kia Sorento has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 185.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 112.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 4,236 lb | 333 lb |
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