Hyundai Elantra 2023 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 14 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 1.4 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: | 1`810 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 555 kg | |
| Hyundai Elantra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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