BMW X3 (2017) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

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2017 BMW X3 and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	BMW X3	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,809 mm	2,888 mm	0 mm
Length	4,669 mm	4,912 mm	0 mm
Width	1,882 mm	1,872 mm	0 mm
Height	1,679 mm	1,849 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,919 kg	2,135 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	67 L	85 L	-18 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,034 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,499 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,407 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,013 mm	1,077 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	993 mm	983 mm	10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	1,496 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,410 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	927 mm	937 mm	-10 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	1,941 mm (over 2 rows)	2,901 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	782 L	385 L	397 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.6	1,243 L	26.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,792 L	2,370 L	-1 L

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2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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