BMW 2-Series (2014) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW 2-Series and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW 2-Series	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 255 lb-ft@1450	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	110.2 in	-4.3 in
Length	174.5 in	193.1 in	-18.6 in
Width	69.8 in	74.2 in	-4.4 in
Height	55.8 in	66.5 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	3260 lb.	4098 lb.	-838 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	18.8 gal.	-5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.4 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	39.4 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	58.6 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.0 in	41.3 in	-8.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.1 in	-44.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	114.1 in (over 3 rows)	-39.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.7 ft³	13.5 ft³	0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.7	40.9 ft³	-27.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.7 ft³	80.0 ft³	-66.3 ft³

2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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