Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,590 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 70 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,405 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 965 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 904 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 462 L | 320 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X3.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.