Hyundai Santa Fe vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · BMW X3
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.1 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,591 lb – 4,372 lb
- Width74.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 254 lb heavier (3,982 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 254 lb heavier (3,982 lb vs 4,236 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 185.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 66.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,982 lb | 4,236 lb | 254 lb |
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