Hyundai Elantra 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018

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Hyundai Elantra
2020 - 2023
BMW 3 series
2018 - 2022
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)
Both cars are available with petrol engines.

Performance

Power: 104 - 276 HP113 - 382 HP
Torque: 148 - 392 NM250 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds4.4 - 8.4 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Hyundai Elantra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 10.21.8 - 9.4
Hyundai Elantra petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches)130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.71 m
Width: 1.83 m1.83 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 402 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data480 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Hyundai Elantra has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight: ~ 1`783 kg~ 2`159 kg
Net weight:~ 1`276 kg~ 1`592 kg
Load capacity:~ 507 kg~ 567 kg
Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): no data28 000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Elantra has
  • only petrol engines available
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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