The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (5-seater) (09 - 09)
€ 41,400

€ 37,500

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG.
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
65.9
73
78.2
70.7
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.7 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.1
179.9 in
Length
184.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.69 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
21.99 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
19 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
421 mi
Range
326 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
326 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.3 cu ft