Hyundai Santa FE 2010 vs BMW X3 2010

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2010 - 2012
BMW X3
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 197 HP184 HP
Torque: 422 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.5 seconds
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 42 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.25.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km7.4 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: 75 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle1190 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway1260 km on highway
840 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
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.
Hyundai Santa FE 2010 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 2010 2.2 engine 

BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.65 m
Width: 1.89 m1.88 m
Height: 1.73 m1.66 m
Hyundai Santa FE is larger.
Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1600 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Hyundai Santa FE has 22 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.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.8 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`5202`300
Safety:
Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests, but BMW X3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

below average
BMW X3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 880012 200
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • more power
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
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