The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 2WD (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 30,900

€ 44,800

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive25i.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
70.7
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
70.7 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.1
110
179.9
184.1 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.64 %

General
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
CM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
186 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
183 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
20.68 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
23 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
462 mi
Range
438 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
462 mi
438 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
179.9 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
191.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
BMW X3 xDrive25i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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