BMW X1 (2014) vs. BMW 3-Series (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2014 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW X1	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	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 SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	110.6 in	-1.9 in
Length	176.5 in	182.1 in	-5.6 in
Width	70.8 in	71.3 in	-0.5 in
Height	60.8 in	56.5 in	4.3 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	3895 lb.	-4 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	15.8 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.1 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.0 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.1 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	35.0 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	17.5 ft³	-2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	53.0 ft³	-5.3 ft³

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

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2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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