BMW X3
BMW X3
20 xDriveM Sport
AED 289,720
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe
Smart Plus
AED 121,999
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BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of BMW X3 and Hyundai Santa Fe. BMW X3 is priced between AED 289,720 while Hyundai Santa Fe is priced between AED 121,999. Talking about the technical specifications, BMW X3 20 xDriveM Sport houses 1998 engine whereas Hyundai Santa Fe Smart Plus engine displacement is 2497.

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Overview: BMW X3 vs Santa Fe

Brand BMW Hyundai
SRP* AED 289,720 BMW X3 Price AED 121,999 Santa Fe Price
Variant BMW X3 20 xDriveM Sport Santa Fe Smart Plus
User Rating 4.8 BMW X3 reviews 4.4 Santa Fe reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s) --
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 2497 cc
Top Speed 215 Km/h 198 Km/h
Power 190Hp@4400-6500rpm 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 310Nm@1500-4000rpm 246Nm@4000rpm
Drive Type - FWD
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.8/5
6 reviews
4.4/5
10 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Superior built quality

    After intense research for a few months, and test driving almost all the options, I decided to go ahead with the X3 last month. At this price point,...

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    Hamdi Aug 14, 2024
  • Safety get top priority

    Hyundai with its premium SUV Santa Fe offering segment’s best and most advanced safety features, including forward-collision warning, automated...

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    E
    Ebrahim Mar 24, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like

Perfect balance of ride and handling

Luxurious interiors

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  • Enhanced Dynamics
  • Firm control at high speeds
  • Improved Fuel Economy
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Things we don't like

Understated exterior styling

Rear seat space could have been better

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  • Short headroom for third row
  • Fuzzy steering wheel
  • Engine lacks high speed responsiveness
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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed 8 Speed
Engine 2.0L 2.5L
Emission Yes Yes
Drive Type -- FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement 1998 cc 2497 cc
Power 190Hp@4400-6500rpm 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 310Nm@1500-4000rpm 246Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 215 Km/h 198 Km/h
Acceleration 7.8s 12s
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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 570 L --
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 65 L 67 L
Length 4755 mm 4830 mm
Width 1920 mm 1900 mm
Height 1660 mm 1770 mm
Wheel Base 2865 mm 2815 mm
Front Tread 1636 --
Rear Tread 1681 --
No Of Doors 5 --
Kerb Weight 1855 kg --
Gross Weight 1930 kg --
Front Legroom -- 1052 mm
Rear Legroom -- 1075 mm
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 18 Inch
Steering Type Electric Manual tilt and telescopic
Front Suspension Double-joint spring --
Steering Column Tilt --
Tyre Size 225/60 R18 235/60R18
Rear Suspension Five-link Axle --
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Turning Radius 12.2 --
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
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Safety

Central Locking Yes --
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes --
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
360 camera Yes --
ISOFIX Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Parking Assist Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes --
First Aid Kit Yes Yes
Fire Extinguisher Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Multi-Collision Brake, Down Brake Control, Rear Seat alert Multi-Collision Brake, Down Brake Control, Rear Seat alert
Cruise Control -- Yes
Electronic Stability Programe -- Yes
Auto Hold -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
No Of Airbag -- 2 2
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split 60:40Split 60:40Split
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Driver Memory Function Seat Yes --
Usb charger Yes Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Power Boot -- Yes
Remote Engine Start -- Yes
Remote key -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes
Numbers of Speakers -- 6 6
Wireless Charger -- Yes
Touch Screen Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front Yes Yes
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer Yes --
Additional Features -- LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Ambient Light Yes --

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Spare Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer -- Yes
Additional Features -- LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid LED rear combination lamp, Acoustic laminated front windshid
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BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

X3 is priced at AED 289,720 and Santa Fe is priced at AED 121,999. Hence Santa Fe is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

The BMW X3 has power of 190Hp@4400-6500rpm with 310Nm@1500-4000rpm torque and Hyundai Santa Fe has power of 191Hp@6100rpm with 246Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Santa Fe the more powerful as compared to X3.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

X3 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Lane Change Indicator, 360 camera, ISOFIX, Lane Departure Warning System, Parking Assist, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Adaptive Cruise Control, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

Santa Fe safety features: Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Cruise Control, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Programe, Lane Change Indicator, ISOFIX, Auto Hold, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

The BMW X3 has higher number of sefety features than Santa Fe, hence BMW X3 is more safer than Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Which Car has more comfort features between X3 vs Santa Fe?

X3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Air Quality Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Driver Memory Function Seat and Usb charger

Santa Fe comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Air Quality Control, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Centre Console Armrest, Power Boot, Usb charger, Remote Engine Start and Remote key

The BMW X3 has higher number of comfort features than Santa Fe, hence BMW X3 is more comfortable than Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BMW X3 vs Hyundai Santa Fe?

The BMW X3 has top speed of 215 Km/h and Hyundai Santa Fe has power of 198 Km/h. Thus making X3 the more faster as compared to Santa Fe.

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Which is bigger X3 or Santa Fe?

The X3 dimensions are 4755 mm length, 1920 mm width, 1660 mm height while the Santa Fe dimensions are 4830 mm length, 1900 mm width, 1770 mm height. Hence the Santa Fe is more longer more wider and more higher.

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