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Ford Escape (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2012 Ford Escape and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Ford Escape BMW X3  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 110.6 in -7.5 in
Length 174.7 in 183.0 in -8.3 in
Width 71.1 in 74.1 in -3 in
Height 67.7 in 65.4 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 3529 lb. 4222 lb. -693 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 17.7 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.7 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 57.3 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 39.9 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 56.0 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.8 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 27.6 ft3 1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 63.3 ft3 3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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