2006 BMW X3 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X3 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
