Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Edge | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 115.0 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 190.0 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.0 in | 4 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 59.4 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4234 lb. | 4103 lb. | 131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.0 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.1 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 18.4 ft3 | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.