Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 110.0 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 189.8 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 72.2 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.9 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3338 lb. | 1931 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 45.5 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 34.8 ft3 |
2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
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 |