Kia Sorento vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · BMW X3
- Length188.9 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.9 in shorter (188.9 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.8 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.5 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 167 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,124 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 167 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,124 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.5 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 2.9 in shorter (188.9 in vs 186.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for BMW X3
- 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 | Kia Sorento | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 186.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 66.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 112.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 4,124 lb | 167 lb |
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