Hyundai Santa FE 2015 vs BMW X3 2017

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2015 - 2018
BMW X3
2017 - 2021
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 200 HP190 HP
Torque: 440 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds8 seconds
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.05.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 240 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway1580 km on highway
720 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 185 mm (7.3 inches)204 mm (8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.69 m4.71 m
Width: 1.88 m1.89 m
Height: 1.68 m1.68 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 516 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1615 litres1600 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has 34 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 15 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5102`420
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 18 20033 000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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