Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 106.3 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 184.1 in | 7 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 74.4 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 69.5 in | 67.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5335 lb. | 4054 lb. | 1281 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 59.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.6 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 58.6 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 34.2 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |