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2014 BMW X1 and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X1 | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 176.5 in | 191.2 in | -14.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 72.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 58.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3659 lb. | -132 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 57.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.2 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review | |
| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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