The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 41,400

€ 31,500

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
1674
1853
1987
1675
1880
2190
1853 mm
Width
1880 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1674 mm
Height
1675 mm
2795
4569
2700
4700
4569 mm
Length
4700 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1708 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
5.37 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
185 bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
241 NM
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
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8.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.4 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
29 mpg
30 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
421 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
423 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
802 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
585 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1680 L