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Ford Explorer (2017) vs. BMW X3 (2009) Specs

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2017 Ford Explorer and 2009 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2017 2009  
Model Ford Explorer BMW X3  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 110.1 in 2.5 in
Length 198.3 in 179.7 in 18.6 in
Width 78.9 in 73.0 in 5.9 in
Height 70.0 in 66.0 in 4 in
Curb Weight 4633 lb. 4067 lb. 566 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 17.7 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.4 in 38.1 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.8 in 5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 0.0 in 57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.2 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 37.8 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 55.4 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 35.8 in 3.7 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 33.3 in 0.0 in 33.3 in
Total Legroom 113.4 in (over 3 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 37.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 30.0 ft3 -9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 30.0 13.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.7 ft3 71.0 ft3 10.7 ft3

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