Ford Fusion (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2013) Specs

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2011 Ford Fusion and 2013 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Ford Fusion	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 shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	110.6 in	-3.2 in
Length	190.6 in	183.0 in	7.6 in
Width	72.2 in	74.1 in	-1.9 in
Height	56.9 in	65.4 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	3638 lb.	4222 lb.	-584 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	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.8 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	27.6 ft³	-11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.5 ft³	63.3 ft³	-46.8 ft³

2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review

2013 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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