Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs BMW X5 2003

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2006 - 2010
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Petrol4.4 Petrol
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: 189 HP320 HP
Torque: 248 NM440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds7 seconds
BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 131 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 192 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.613.0
Real fuel consumption: 14.4 l/100km13.7 l/100km
By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres93 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway930 km on highway
520 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km440'000 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: 8 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.67 m
Width: 1.89 m1.87 m
Height: 1.72 m1.71 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 969 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1582 litres1550 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai Santa FE has 504 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 32 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 X5, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5202`700
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 (€): 50005400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
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