Kia Sportage vs BMW X3
Overview | |
MSRP$28,790 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings3668 | Listings1622 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryNo model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3435 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height65.4 in |
Length184.4 in | Length187.2 in |
Width73.4 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1305 lbs | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,790 | $51,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | No model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3435 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1305 lbs | 1107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 4001 lbs |
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