BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.1 in shorter (183.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.5 in taller (65.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 245 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 245 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.5 in taller (65.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.1 in shorter (183.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 184.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 67.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 3,923 lb | 245 lb |
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