Hyundai Santa FE 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.1 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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 880 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2015 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2015 2.2 engine BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 3 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 516 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1615 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Santa FE has 34 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Hyundai Santa FE uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 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`510 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 20 400 | |
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