BMW X3 (2011) vs. Ford Escape (2010) Specs

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2011 BMW X3 and 2010 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	BMW X3	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	103.1 in	7.5 in
Length	183.0 in	174.7 in	8.3 in
Width	74.1 in	71.1 in	3 in
Height	65.4 in	67.7 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3529 lb.	693 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	16.5 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.4 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.6 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.6 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	55.9 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	29.2 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	66.3 ft³	-3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.

2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review

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