2024 BMW X1 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X1

2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 27 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X1 and the Kia Sorento.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Kia Sorento, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X1 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.