BMW 3 series 2001 vs Hyundai Elantra 2000

 
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Hyundai Elantra
2000 - 2003
Body: CabrioSedan
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 143 HP141 HP
Torque: 200 NM182 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.78.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway840 km on highway
750 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km400'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years11 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ...  More about Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.50 m
Width: 1.76 m1.72 m
Height: 1.37 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
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`8851`780
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
Hyundai Elantra has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Hyundai Elantra quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 50001000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
Hyundai Elantra has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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