BMW X1 sDrive18i vs Kia Sorento SX 2.5T

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Kia Sorento SX 2.5T 7.0 s Runner-up: 8.9 s
Power winner Kia Sorento SX 2.5T 281 hp Runner-up: 156 hp
Cargo winner Kia Sorento SX 2.5T 616 L Runner-up: 540 L
Price winner BMW X1 sDrive18i $39,600 Runner-up: $39,990

Key differences

  • Kia Sorento SX 2.5T is quicker from 0-100 km/h (7.0 s vs 8.9 s).
  • Kia Sorento SX 2.5T has more power (281 hp vs 156 hp).
  • Kia Sorento SX 2.5T has more cargo volume (616 L vs 540 L).
  • BMW X1 sDrive18i has the lower starting MSRP ($39,600 vs $39,990).
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i studio car image
BMW
2025 · Petrol Suv
2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T studio car image
Kia
2025 · Hybrid Suv
Performance
0-100 km/h8.9 s7.0 s
Top Speed207 km/h200 km/h
Power156 hp281 hp
Torque240 Nm421 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank54 L67 L
Efficiency7.1 L/100km10.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions161 g/km233 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,500 mm4,810 mm
Ground Clearance168 mm176 mm
Cargo540 L616 L
Curb Weight1,545 kg1,950 kg
Towing1,200 kg2,268 kg
Seats57
Turning Circle11.3 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$39,600$39,990