BMW X1 vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 24.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X1, priced at Rs. 52.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X1 offers a claimed 16.35 kmpl, while the Sorento delivers 19.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the X1 uses a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm and the Sorento a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the X1 and Sorento, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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X1 vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X1Kia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.90 LakhRs. 27.99 Lakh
Mileage 16.35 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine 1499 cc2151 cc
Max power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm190bhp
Top speed 219 Km/hNot Available

X1 vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X1 sDrive18i M SportKia Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel
Rating
49 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2151 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm 190bhp
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl 19.6 kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 235/ 60 R18
Boot Space 500 Liters 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7
EMI
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.07 Lakh X1 Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1499 cc
2151 cc
Engine Type
B38 turbo I3
2.2 CRDi
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2151 cc
Max Power
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
190bhp
Max Torque
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
442Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
9.2 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
51 Liters
67 Liters
Top Speed
219 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
16.35 Kmpl
19.6 kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
235/ 60 R18
Wheel Size
18
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space
500 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4447*1821*1598 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2815 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
12
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
BMW Connected
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
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Which car is best between BMW X1 vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Kia Sorento is better on the grounds of comfort and features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 vs Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than BMW X1 by ₹24.91 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 vs Kia Sorento?
For the sDrive18i M Sport version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm of power and 230Nm@1500–4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 has better performance.

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