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BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2014) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2015 2014  
Model BMW 3-Series Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 110.2 in 0.4 in
Length 182.1 in 193.1 in -11 in
Width 71.3 in 74.2 in -2.9 in
Height 56.5 in 66.5 in -10 in
Curb Weight 3545 lb. 3946 lb. -401 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 18.8 gal. -3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 59.4 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.4 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 58.6 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.4 in -55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 41.3 in -6.3 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 77 in (over 2 rows) 114.1 in (over 3 rows) -37.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.5 ft3 13.5 ft3 4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.5 40.9 ft3 -23.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.0 ft3 80.0 ft3 -27 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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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