Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 57 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1222 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`253 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 487 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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