The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 35,600

€ 35,500

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive20i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 12.1 cm lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
1674
1853
1987
1795
1890
2140
1853 mm
Width
1890 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1674 mm
Height
1795 mm
2795
4569
2700
4675
4569 mm
Length
4675 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1895 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2495 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
8.71 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2656 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
186 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 bhp
186 bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
248 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
200 NM
248 NM
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.19 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
11.69 kg/bhp
10.19 kg/bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
462 mi
Range
440 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
440 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
252 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
470 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
528 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
894 L