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BMW X3 vs Kia Sportage – Differences & prices compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW X3 or Kia Sportage?

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

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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 decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 21095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a distinct edge – offering 398 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 159 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is distinct lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slight more room – 587 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs slight better – up to 1776 L, which is about 76 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slight takes the win – 580 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £51,300
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BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km

BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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
51300 - 72400 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 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
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with 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.