Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.6 in | 2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 183.0 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 65.4 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 4222 lb. | 509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 57.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.0 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 27.6 | 16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.