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BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2012 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model BMW 3-Series Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
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 37.4 in 40.2 in -2.8 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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