BMW X3 2004 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006

 
BMW X3
2004 - 2006
Hyundai Santa FE
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
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: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 330 NM335 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds11.6 seconds
BMW X3 and Hyundai Santa FE have the same engine power, but BMW X3 torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.27.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle1020 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway1250 km on highway
830 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.68 m
Width: 1.85 m1.89 m
Height: 1.67 m1.72 m
BMW X3 is smaller.
BMW X3 is 12 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres969 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1560 litres2274 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
BMW X3 has 489 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 714 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2552`520
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

low
BMW X3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 48005000
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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