Hyundai Elantra 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 180 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 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 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): | 6.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Hyundai Elantra is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Hyundai Elantra has 2 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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