2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sorento | ActiveHybrid 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |