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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Hyundai Sonata BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 113.7 in -3.7 in
Length 189.8 in 191.1 in -1.3 in
Width 72.2 in 72.7 in -0.5 in
Height 57.9 in 57.8 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3161 lb. 3505 lb. -344 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.7 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 57.3 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.5 in 4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 57.2 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 0.0 in 54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.0 in -1.4 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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