Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 189 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 248 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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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): | 10.6 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.4 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 670 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 km | 440'000 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 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.71 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 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1582 litres | 1550 litres | |
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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 meters | 12 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`520 | 2`700 | |
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| 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 (€): | 4400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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