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Ford Escape (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Escape and 2008 BMW X3 specs.

2006 Ford Escape and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Escape BMW X3  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.2 in 110.1 in -6.9 in
Length 174.9 in 179.7 in -4.8 in
Width 70.1 in 73.0 in -2.9 in
Height 69.7 in 66.0 in 3.7 in
Curb Weight 3444 lb. 4067 lb. -623 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 17.7 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.1 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.8 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 40.2 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 55.4 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.8 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.3 ft3 30.0 ft3 -0.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 71.0 ft3 -4.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review
 

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
 
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