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2006 BMW X3 and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 110.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 189.8 in | -10.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 57.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 3161 lb. | 862 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 45.5 in | -5.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 34.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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