Hyundai i40 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2018

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Hyundai i40
2015 - 2018
BMW 3 series
2018 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai i40 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 115 - 165 HP113 - 382 HP
Torque: 165 - 340 NM250 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 - 12.4 seconds4.4 - 8.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.5 - 9.4
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.74 m4.71 m
Width: 1.82 m1.83 m
Height: 1.47 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 506 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1672 litres480 litres
Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai i40 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 1192 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.94 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 1.06 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai i40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`053~ 2`159
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 10 80036 200
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i40 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • fewer faults
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