The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 2WD (10 - 12)
€ 43,600

€ 29,700

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4.
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
65.9
73
78.2
69.3
74.4
85.4
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
65.9 in
Height
69.3 in
110
179.9
106.3
183.5
179.9 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.73 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
172 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
28 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
412 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
548 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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