Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.6 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 197.1 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 70.4 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4752 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.3 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 61.0 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.8 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.