BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2010) Specs

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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2008	2010
Model	BMW 3-Series	Hyundai Sonata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	107.4 in	1.3 in
Length	178.2 in	188.9 in	-10.7 in
Width	71.5 in	72.1 in	-0.6 in
Height	55.9 in	58.0 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3340 lb.	3292 lb.	48 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.7 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.1 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	57.4 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.7 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.2 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.4 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	16.3 ft³	-4.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	back support see full BMW 3-Series review

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD	Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review

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