Hyundai Santa FE 2004 vs BMW X3 2004

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2004 - 2006
BMW X3
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 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: 125 HP150 HP
Torque: 285 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds10 seconds
BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.57.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1130 km on highway
780 km with real consumption830 km with real consumption
BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.56 m
Width: 1.84 m1.85 m
Height: 1.73 m1.67 m
Hyundai Santa FE is smaller, but higher.
Hyundai Santa FE is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1560 litres
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.7 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`0002`255
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

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 (€): 26004800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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