Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1000 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: | 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: | 4.50 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 3 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`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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