The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (09 - 09)

€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 39,000
 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (09 - 09) Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW X3 xDrive30i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
70.7
Blueprint Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (09 - 09)
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (09 - 09)
106.3
184.1
179.9 in
Length
184.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.9 %
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (09 - 09)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG

▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
19 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
326 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
326 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.3 cu ft