The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue AWD (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 44,800
€ 41,600
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X3 xDrive25i is 5.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
74
86.2
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
106.3
185
179.9 in
Length
185 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4147 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.7 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
E83
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
148 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
438 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
663 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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

















