BMW X1 vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X1 and Hyundai SANTA FE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X1 and the Hyundai SANTA FE.

When comparing the BMW X1's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X1's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE is a better car than the BMW X1.

Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X1's price is between $46,327 and $58,039, with the Hyundai SANTA FE priced between $37,209 and $51,800.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X1 loses 50.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X1.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X1 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai SANTA FE's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the BMW X1 being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 5 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X1 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai SANTA FE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the BMW X1 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SANTA FE.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X1’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 277 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai SANTA FE has higher safety ratings than the BMW X1, with an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

46327 - 58039

Starting MSRP:

42800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

40750

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

26100 - 49900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

37209 - 51800

Starting MSRP:

34800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

45657

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

29166 - 57767

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

21760

Depreciation %:

0.50841451

Resale Value $:

21040

Residual Value %:

0.49158548999999996

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

0.4977078

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

0.45978416 - 0.54197624

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17011

Depreciation %:

0.48881264

Resale Value $:

17789

Residual Value %:

0.51118736

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.51651297

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.36117337 - 0.54113436

BMW X1 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

13.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)

13.4 - 13.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.058

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.145



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

BMW X1 Rankings

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

1 / 12

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 12

Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Safest Luxury Subcompact SUVs

1 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Teens

1 / 1

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 12

Most Comfortable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

2 / 12

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Teens

2 / 2

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

3 / 70

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Subcompact SUVs

3 / 12

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs for Towing

3 / 12

Best Off-road Luxury Subcompact SUVs

3 / 12

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Crossover SUVs

5 / 70

Most Affordable Luxury Subcompact SUVs

6 / 9

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 70

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

10 / 70

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 70

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 62

Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 70

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 70

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

33 / 70

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

34 / 70

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

35 / 70

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

39 / 70

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 70

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 14

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 8

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 66

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 26

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 29

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 29

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Family Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 14

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

6 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 33

Safest Midsize SUVs

8 / 31

Best Family Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

10 / 66

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

10 / 31

Safest Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 33

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

12 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

13 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

14 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

24 / 54

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

25 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 33

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 54

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

37 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

45 / 66

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

BMW X1 Trim Levels

M35i, xDrive28i

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.55 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.69 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

25.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

57.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

166.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3750 lbs

Width:

82.8 inches

Height:

64.6 inches

Length:

177.2 inches

Wheelbase:

106 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4343 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/55R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black

Blue

Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Night Dusk Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic

Gray

Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic

Green

Cape York Green Metallic

Red

Vegas Red Metallic

Silver

Space Silver Metallic

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Not available

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Sititching

Brown

Castanea

Gray

Atlas Grey/Smoke White

White

Smoke White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Gray

Gray

White

Not available

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