2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X3 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
