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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model BMW X3 Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
194 kW@6600
305 Nm@2750
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,797 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 2,135 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 85 L -18 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 1,011 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,407 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 983 mm -23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,410 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 937 mm -28 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 950 mm -950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 385 L 465 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 1,243 L 29
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 
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