BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2015 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
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2015 |
2012 |
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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 |
2,809 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,625 mm |
4,676 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,811 mm |
1,890 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,435 mm |
1,725 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,608 kg |
1,690 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
60 L |
68 L |
-8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,026 mm |
1,021 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,400 mm |
1,511 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0 mm |
1,417 mm |
-1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,067 mm |
1,082 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
973 mm |
1,006 mm |
972 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 |
889 mm |
935 mm |
-46 mm |
| Total Legroom |
1,956 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,017 mm (over 2 rows) |
-1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
496 L |
968 L |
-472 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,501 L |
2,214 L |
-1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series
| 2014 |
The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines.
see full BMW 3-Series review |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 |
4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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