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BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model BMW 5-Series Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,969 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,905 mm 4,676 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,730 kg 1,691 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 75 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,417 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,006 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 935 mm -18 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 884 mm -884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,369 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,133 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 795 mm -795 mm
Total Legroom 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 521 L 283 L 238 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.4 968 L -949.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.4 2,214 L 16.4

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

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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