2024 BMW X1 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,200 to $48,550
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X1.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the BMW X1 or the Hyundai Santa Fe, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Handling
The BMW X1 has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X1 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.