The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 30,000

€ 47,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
66.3
74
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.6
110
179.9
184.6 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3673 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
11.62 %

General
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
DM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
189 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
19.43 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
457 mi
Range
541 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
457 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
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).
158.4 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1861 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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