Ford Fusion (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2006 Ford Fusion and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Ford Fusion	BMW X3
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	110.6 in	-3.2 in
Length	190.2 in	183.0 in	7.2 in
Width	72.2 in	74.1 in	-1.9 in
Height	57.2 in	65.4 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	3280 lb.	4222 lb.	-942 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	57.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	39.9 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.0 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.8 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	27.6 ft³	-11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	63.3 ft³	-47.5 ft³

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2006	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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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