Spec Sizes

Hyundai Tucson vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · BMW X3

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

Side view
  • Length173.2 in
  • Height65.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,516 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • BMW X3 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 6.7 in shorter (173.2 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: BMW X3 is 0.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 665 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 665 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.1 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 6.7 in shorter (173.2 in vs 179.9 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Tucson is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Height: BMW X3 is 0.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai TucsonBMW X3Difference
Length173.2 in179.9 in6.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in1.3 in
Height65.2 in66.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in6.2 in
Curb weight3,348 lb4,012 lb665 lb

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