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BMW X3 (2007) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 BMW X3 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2007 BMW X3 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model BMW X3 Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 106.3 in 3.8 in
Length 179.7 in 184.1 in -4.4 in
Width 73.0 in 74.4 in -1.4 in
Height 66.0 in 67.9 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 4067 lb. 4022 lb. 45 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 19.8 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 40.2 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 59.5 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.8 in -55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 42.6 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.6 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 58.6 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.8 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.8 in -34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 44.6 in -44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.3 in -31.3 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 10.0 ft3 20 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 34.2 ft3 -4.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 78.2 ft3 -7.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW X3

2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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