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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 184.1 in | -5.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 67.9 in | -12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3727 lb. | -265 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 34.2 ft3 | -9.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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