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BMW X3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

BMW X3 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • visibly more trunk space
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,643 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 592 km more than the BMW X3.

IONIQ 6

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers noticeably more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is marginally lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries markedly more – 570 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
386 - 438 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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