Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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 |
1222 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 (kg): | 1`880 | 1`895 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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