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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Kia Sportage?

BMW 3 Series Touring

Kia Sportage

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 10895 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 311 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 97 km/h.

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is minimal lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers to a small extent more room – 587 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs somewhat better – up to 1776 L, which is about 266 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage somewhat takes the win – 580 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Sportage

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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

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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 - 550 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.