Hyundai Santa Fe vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · BMW X3
- Length184.6 in – 193.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 4,098 lb
- Width74.0 in – 74.2 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (188.8 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 389 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 389 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (188.8 in vs 183.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for BMW X3
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X3 — Based on length × width (BMW X3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 183.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,779 lb | 4,167 lb | 389 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 193.1 in).
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