The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 2WD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 39,600

€ 30,900

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 sDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6.
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
65.4
74.1
82.6
70.7
74.4
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.4 in
Height
70.7 in
110.6
183.3
106.3
184.1
183.3 in
Length
184.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
F25
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
181 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
21.38 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive20i
35 mpg
23 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW X3 sDrive20i
621 mi
462 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive20i
127 kWh
191.4 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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