BMW X1 vs Hyundai Santa Fe XL

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X1

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL

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Overview

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
Selected trim	xDrive28i	SE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2019

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
MSRP	$42,800	$30,950 (best)
Lowest listing price	$48,347 (best)	—
Median listing price	$49,862 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$52,887 (best)	—
For sale now	6 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	21 MPG
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	18 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	25 MPG
Fuel tank	14.3 gal	18.8 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
Horsepower	241 hp	290 hp (best)
Torque	295 lb-ft (best)	252 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	3.3 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
Seating	5 seats	7 seats (best)
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	57.2 cu ft	80 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	5,000 lbs (best)
Payload	994 lbs	1,486 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,750 lbs (best)	4,026 lbs
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	106 in	110.2 in (best)
Length	177.2 in	193.1 in (best)
Width	72.6 in	74.2 in (best)
Height	64.6 in	66.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Santa Fe XLSE
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X1	Hyundai Santa Fe XL
1	xDrive28i $42,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SE $30,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	M35i $51,900 MSRP	SE $32,700 MSRP
3	—	Limited Ultimate $39,650 MSRP
4	—	Limited Ultimate $41,400 MSRP

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