Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 103.1 in | 7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 177.2 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 66.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3549 lb. | 463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |