Hyundai Santa FE 2020 vs BMW X3 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 202 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 12 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 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.5 | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai Santa FE 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 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: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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 Hyundai Santa FE engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sorento | Installed 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. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 7 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 634 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1704 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Santa FE has 84 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 104 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.6 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: | 2`550 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`725 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 825 kg | 660 kg | |
| Hyundai Santa FE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Hyundai Santa FE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 43 400 | |
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