BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Ford Fusion (2011) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	BMW 3-Series	Ford Fusion
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.4 in	3.2 in
Length	182.5 in	190.6 in	-8.1 in
Width	71.3 in	72.2 in	-0.9 in
Height	56.3 in	56.9 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	3720 lb.	190 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	17.5 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.7 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	57.4 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.1 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	16.5 ft³	-3.5 ft³

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series.

2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review

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