BMW 3 series 2000 vs Hyundai Elantra 2000

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BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
Hyundai Elantra
2000 - 2003
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Hyundai Elantra can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Hyundai Elantra is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP107 - 141 HP
Torque: 200 - 300 NM143 - 235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 11 seconds9.1 - 11.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 - 10.06.4 - 8.8
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Elantra.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.50 m
Width: 1.76 m1.72 m
Height: 1.37 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series and Hyundai Elantra are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres415 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
300 litres1222 litres
Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 922 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`949~ 1`797
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 50001000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • higher safety
Hyundai Elantra has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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