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BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 51200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 43 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.80 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X3 performs evident better – achieving up to 88 km, about 34 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 398 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls clearly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely noticeable lighter – 1920 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers to a small extent more room – 711 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slightly better – up to 2032 L, which is about 332 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe to a small extent takes the win – 665 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X3 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £51,300
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
Hyundai Santa Fe

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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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BMW X3
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.