The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15)
€ 46,200

€ 30,000

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.3
74
84.3
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.6
179.9 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
9.47 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
DM
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 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
189 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
404 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
457 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1861 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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