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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model BMW X3 Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
194 kW@6600
305 Nm@2750
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,676 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 1,824 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 75 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,021 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,417 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,006 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 935 mm -26 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 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 283 L 567 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 968 L -938
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,214 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 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
2008 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
 
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