2025 BMW X1 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

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2025 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $41,350 to $50,800
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,800 to $49,650
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG 34 - 35 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)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 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 41.5 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 HEV than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the BMW X1, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, 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 HEV.

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

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the BMW X1 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

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