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Ford Edge (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Edge and 2009 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 Ford Edge and 2009 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Ford Edge BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 108.7 in 2.5 in
Length 185.7 in 178.2 in 7.5 in
Width 75.8 in 71.5 in 4.3 in
Height 67.2 in 55.8 in 11.4 in
Curb Weight 4073 lb. 3462 lb. 611 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.9 in 55.4 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 41.5 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.0 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.8 in 55.1 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.3 in 0.0 in 56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 34.6 in 5 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.1 ft3 24.8 ft3 7.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 69.6 ft3 58.0 ft3 11.6 ft3

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

2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
EXCELLENT ROOM IN THE REAR FOR LEGS AND STRETCHING OUT. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Great for long trips. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Spacious legroom and reclining seats. Fat center fold down armrest with cup holders and adjustable A/C vents are a nice touch. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
i have 2 teenagers who have complained regularly with other vehicles they have rode in in the last 6 months. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seats are very comfortable. Love the forward leaning front headrests. Great legroom as well. see full Ford Edge review
2008 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Larger and more comfortable than any other offering in this segment. Class leading legroom and open feel. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
It is very comfortable and I love that the rear seats recline in various positions for comfort. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of room for driver and passenger. Great for long road trips. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Plenty of room for 1 or 2 kids. Great leg room because no third row seating. see full Ford Edge review
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The Edge is very roomy and comfortable. By leaving out the third seat option, they were able to give the front and rear rows both a little more space and it can comfortably fit 5 adults. see full Ford Edge review
2008 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
No 3rd row available see full Ford Edge review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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