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BMW 5-Series (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 5-Series and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 BMW 5-Series and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model BMW 5-Series Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.6 in 110.2 in 3.4 in
Length 191.2 in 193.1 in -1.9 in
Width 72.7 in 74.2 in -1.5 in
Height 58.7 in 66.5 in -7.8 in
Curb Weight 3659 lb. 3946 lb. -287 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.8 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 39.6 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 59.4 in -2.1 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 37.6 in 39.4 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 58.6 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.4 in -55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 41.3 in -5.3 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 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 114.1 in (over 3 rows) -36.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.6 ft3 13.5 ft3 4.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.6 40.9 ft3 -23.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.3 ft3 80.0 ft3 -21.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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