BMW X3 (2013) vs. Ford Escape (2009) Specs

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2013 BMW X3 and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	BMW X3	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	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	2,809 mm	2,619 mm	0 mm
Length	4,648 mm	4,437 mm	0 mm
Width	1,882 mm	1,806 mm	0 mm
Height	1,661 mm	1,720 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,915 kg	1,601 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	67 L	62 L	5 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,034 mm	1,026 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,354 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,013 mm	1,057 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	993 mm	996 mm	-3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,247 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	935 mm	904 mm	31 mm
Total Legroom	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	1,961 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	782 L	827 L	-45 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,792 L	1,877 L	0 L

2013 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	plenty of room see full Ford Escape review

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review

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