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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 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,691 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 75 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,021 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,006 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 935 mm | -56 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 283 L | 419 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 968 L | -943.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
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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