BMW 3 series 2000 vs Hyundai Elantra 2000
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 192 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 51 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 440'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 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 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1222 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`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 (€): | 5000 | 1000 | |
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