Hyundai Santa Fe vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · BMW X3
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,725 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 245 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 245 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 183.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 65.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,923 lb | 4,167 lb | 245 lb |
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