Comparison - Kia Sorento SX 2020 - vs - BMW X1 xDrive28i 2019

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Other Names:

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
41,790
Updated: 
31 Mar 2019
$
36,950
Updated: 
01 May 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2019
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.80gals
16.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony Black
#121212
Snow White Pearl
#FAFAFA
Dragon Brown
#504744
Passion Red
#9E212B
Gravity Gray
#61656A
Imperial Blue
#273A5B
Everlasting Silver
#7C7C78
Sangria
#270710
Color: 
Alpine White
#FFFFFF
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Sunset Orange Metallic
#B03810
Dark Olive Metallic
#746C57
Estoril Blue Metallic
#44689C
Glacier Silver Metallic
#C8C8C8
Jet Black
#000000
Mediterranean Blue Metallic
#213955
Mineral Grey Metallic
#8C9693
Mineral White Metallic
#EAEAEA
Sparkling Brown Metallic
#473E37

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2020 Kia Sorento comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.Lightly refreshed bumpers and exterior lighting.EX Sport and SX Limited trims dropped.

PROS
Convenient size should fit many families
Ample feature content for the money
Stylish and quiet interior
Extra-long warranty coverage

CONS
Less cargo space than other three-row models
Third-row seat is strictly for kids
Lackluster acceleration even from the V6 engine

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2020 Kia Sorento skimps on third-row seating, but in all other respects it’s a more than respectable crossover SUV.

Pros
Upmarket feel inside and out
Terrific ride quality
Responsive, natural steering
Strong value and warranty
Solid, quiet feel

Cons
Second row sits too low
Don’t bother with the base engine
Mediocre fuel economy

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Changes are minimal on the 2020 Kia Sorento. There are modest styling updates front and rear, and Kia has consolidated the trim levels and packaging on V-6 models. The ritzy SX Limited and its lofty price are gone, but the one-step-down SX provides most of the important content. The standard navigation system on SX models now includes an integrated modem that allows you to control certain vehicle functions remotely and can notify you if you inadvertently leave a kid in the back seat.

Pros
Simple interior layout, agreeable driving experience, seating for seven in a mid-size body.

Cons
Difficult-to-access third row, numb steering, some safety features limited to upper trims.

By: 
caranddriver.com

BMW has made a number of features standard across the X1 lineup this year, including driver-assistance features such as forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Navigation with real-time traffic updates is also now included, as is Apple CarPlay, but for some reason BMW requires an annual fee for that normally free feature after the first year.

Pros
Sweetheart engine and transmission,
athletic chassis,
capacious cargo hold.

Cons
Unsupportive standard seats,
slow infotainment system,
subtle exterior styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2019 BMW X1 crossover is the right shape and the right price for entry luxury buyers willing to overlook some flaws.

pros
Good powertrain
Spacious cargo area
Standard automatic emergency braking
Available all-wheel drive...

Cons
...but it’s pricey, like everything else
Styling is aged
Budget materials in lower trims
Why ask more for CarPlay?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2019 BMW X1 comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Navigation with real-time traffic, one year of Apple CarPlay and remote services are now standard.Active driver aids — such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning and high-beam assistant - are now standard.

PROS
Strong and responsive turbo engine
Sharp handling makes it fun to drive
Plenty of rear passenger and cargo room
High-quality materials and fit and finish

CONS
Standard sport suspension may be jarring on rough roads
Not particularly quiet on the highway

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.30L
2.00L
Torque: 
252ft-lbs
at 5 300rpm
258ft-lbs
at 1 450rpm
Horsepower: 
290hp
at 6 400rpm
228hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.30Feet
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance*
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
189.00in
175.40in
Width: 
74.40in
71.70in
Height: 
66.50in
62.90in
Ground Clearance: 
7.30in
7.20in
Front Track: 
59.10in
Rear Track: 
60.20in
Wheel Base: 
109.40in
105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
41.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
44.10in
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.40in
37.00in
Front Hip Room: 
56.70in
56.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
55.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.40in
56.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.00in
55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.00cu.ft
58.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
904lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
11.30cu.ft
27.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.90degrees
15.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.00degrees
15.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4101.00lbs
3697.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
2 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Leatherette
Height adjustable passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
630 Watts Stereo Output
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
10 Total Speakers
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
7 total speakers
USB connection
USB with external media control
205 watts stero output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Speed sensitive and rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5 In.
18 x 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Run flat tires
Alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Emergency Service*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Turn signal mirrors
Rear center 3-point belt
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Brake Drying
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Luxury Package
M Sport Package
Premium Package
Convenience Package
Exterior Options: 
Mud Guards (Front And Rear)
Washer Heater
Puddle Lights
Wheel Locks
Side Step Bars
Tow Hitch (3.3L)
Cross Bars - Pano Roof
Paint Protection Package
19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
Parking Assistant
Remove Run-Flat Tires
Remove All-Season Tires/Add Performance Tires
18" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Run-Flat Tires
18" M Light Alloy Double-Spoke M Bicolor Wheels W/All-Season Tires
LED Headlights W/Cornering Lights
19" Y-Spoke Wheels W/Run-Flat Tires
Space-Saver Spare
18" Y-Spoke Wheels W/All-Season Run-Flat Tires
Moonroof Deletion
Interior Options: 
Illuminated Scuff Plates
Cargo Mat
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net Envelope
Interior Light Kit
SX Mahogany Leather Seat
Cargo Net Floor
Heated Front Seats And Steering Wheel
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Sliding and Reclining Rear Seat Adjustment
Sport Seats
Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
Wireless Charging

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Mahogany, premium leather
#C04000
Black, premium leather
#2E3133
Light Gray, premium leather
#6F777A
Color: 
Black Dakota w/Blue Highlight, leather
#1D1D1D
Black Dakota, leather
#1C1C1C
Black SensaTec, leatherette
#0B0B0B
SensaTec Oyster/Black, leatherette
#C4C0B5
Mocha Dakota, leather
#65625F
Oyster Dakota, leather
#BBB8AF