BMW 3 series 2022 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 480 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 78 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 440 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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