Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 184.1 in | 9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.4 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.9 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3688 lb. | 126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -59.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |