The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 2WD (7-seater) (09 - 09)
€ 50,300
€ 35,900
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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
106.3
184.1
183 in
Length
184.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.79 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
F25
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
20 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
694 mi
Range
343 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
343 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
171.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
171.1 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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
















