Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Hyundai Elantra
2001 - 2003
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP115 HP
Torque: 235 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds11 seconds
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 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification 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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1400 km on highway
840 km with real consumption1030 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 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonUsed 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 m4.47 m
Width: 1.72 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1222 litresno data
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 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8801`895
Safety:
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 (€): 10002600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Elantra has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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