The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai Elantra is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Hyundai Elantra petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Hyundai Elantra is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
458 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Hyundai Elantra has 2 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
