BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 9.3 in shorter (183.8 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 136 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 9.3 in shorter (183.8 in vs 193.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 136 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 110.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 193.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 3,995 lb | 136 lb |
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