BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2011) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	BMW 3-Series	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	110.0 in	0.6 in
Length	182.5 in	189.8 in	-7.3 in
Width	71.3 in	72.2 in	-0.9 in
Height	56.3 in	57.9 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	3457 lb.	453 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	57.9 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	45.5 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.7 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.6 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-3.4 ft³

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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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2011 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

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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

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