Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs BMW X5 2003

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2006 - 2010
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 150 HP218 HP
Torque: 335 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 seconds8.8 seconds
BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 165 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.99.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100km10.5 l/100km
The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres93 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
780 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption
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)

Engines

Engine production duration: 5 years3 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.67 m
Width: 1.89 m1.87 m
Height: 1.72 m1.72 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 969 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1550 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai Santa FE has 504 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5202`695
Safety:
Quality:
low

low
Hyundai Santa FE has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Santa FE, so Hyundai Santa FE quality is probably better
Average price (€): 38005000
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
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