Spec Sizes

Hyundai Tucson vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · BMW X3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length170.3 in
  • Height68.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,548 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in – 72.1 in
  • BMW X3 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 9.6 in shorter (170.3 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.6 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Tucson is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 618 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 618 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 110.1 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 9.6 in shorter (170.3 in vs 179.9 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Tucson is 2.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.0 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.6 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai TucsonBMW X3Difference
Length170.3 in179.9 in9.6 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in1.6 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in2.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in110.1 in6.6 in
Curb weight3,394 lb4,012 lb618 lb

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