BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2014) Specs
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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
Model Year |
2011 |
2014 |
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Model |
BMW 3-Series |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Wagon |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
108.7 in |
110.2 in |
-1.5 in |
Length |
178.2 in |
193.1 in |
-14.9 in |
Width |
71.5 in |
74.2 in |
-2.7 in |
Height |
55.8 in |
66.5 in |
-10.7 in |
Curb Weight |
3462 lb. |
3946 lb. |
-484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.9 gal. |
18.8 gal. |
-2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.5 in |
39.6 in |
-1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.4 in |
59.4 in |
-4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
56.7 in |
-56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.5 in |
41.3 in |
0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
39.4 in |
-1.4 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 |
34.6 in |
41.3 in |
-6.7 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 |
76.1 in (over 2 rows) |
114.1 in (over 3 rows) |
-38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
24.8 ft3 |
13.5 ft3 |
11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
24.8 |
40.9 ft3 |
-16.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
58.0 ft3 |
80.0 ft3 |
-22 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
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: 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 |
Year | Comment |
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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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