BMW X3 (2014) vs. Ford Fusion (2007) Specs

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2014 BMW X3 and 2007 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year	2014	2007
Model	BMW X3	Ford Fusion
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.4 in	3.2 in
Length	183.0 in	190.2 in	-7.2 in
Width	74.1 in	72.2 in	1.9 in
Height	65.4 in	57.2 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3430 lb.	792 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	17.5 gal.	0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.7 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.4 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.3 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.6 in	-53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.0 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	15.8 ft³	11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	15.8 ft³	47.5 ft³

2014 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X3.

2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2006	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review

2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
2006	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review

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