BMW X1 xDrive28i vs Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

BMW X1 xDrive28i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X1 xDrive28i

The BMW X1 xDrive28i blends AWD stability and family-friendly space with efficient gasoline running, making it a sensible pick for growing families and road trips. It emphasizes reliability and safety while offering brisk everyday acceleration.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

The Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is a five-seat, family-focused model that pairs a strong V6 with road-trip comfort and good value in its segment. Cargo space is modest and city efficiency isn’t its strength, but it delivers confident performance for everyday family use.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety280 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 62

City 47 / 31

Budget / value 62 / 57

Road trip 59 / 57

Performance 32 / 32

Cargo 38 / 16

Practical 55 / 43

Premium 47 / 34

Winter 76 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X1 xDrive28i · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X1 xDrive28i Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

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Pros & cons

BMW X1 xDrive28i

AWD traction adds confidence for winter commutes and weekend trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 540 L trunk fit typical family needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, easing fuel costs on long drives
Good value in its segment around 38,000, with 0-100 km/h in 6.3 s for easy merging
If you need maximum cargo capacity for gear-heavy use, this isn’t the roomiest choice
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Better for everyday pace than performance driving or track use
Only five seats; no third-row flexibility for larger families

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Strong V6 power for confident highway passing and merging
Comfortable for families and longer road trips
Good value in its segment at this price
Reasonable combined consumption for a V6 on longer journeys
Modest cargo capacity limits space for bulky gear
Less suited to frequent stop-and-go city driving
Seats five only; no third row for larger families
Gasoline V6 won’t match hybrid efficiency for high-mileage use

Verdict

Pick BMW X1 xDrive28i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X1 xDrive28i uses 7.4 L/100km vs 9.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Santa Fe Limited if…

More power

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited puts out 280 hp vs 231 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X1 xDrive28i

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Verdict

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