Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.2 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 193.1 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 74.2 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 66.5 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 4178 lb. | -794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 40.4 in | -8.4 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 | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 40.9 ft3 | -30.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -70 ft3 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.