2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Hyundai H1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 2012 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X3 | H1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |
