BMW 3 series 2024 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Hyundai Elantra) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 102 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.1 l/100km + 22.1 kWh/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 8.70 € | 19.30 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 450 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 402 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 400 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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