BMW 3 series 2022 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 96 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 450 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. | |||
| 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: | 480 litres | 402 litres | |
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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: | 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`140 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 400 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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