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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Kia Sportage?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 31 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is marginally lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers somewhat more boot space – 587 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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