BMW X1 (2014) vs. BMW X5 (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2014 BMW X5 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW X1	BMW X5
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	115.5 in	-6.8 in
Length	176.5 in	193.2 in	-16.7 in
Width	70.8 in	76.3 in	-5.5 in
Height	60.8 in	69.4 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	5150 lb.	-1259 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	22.4 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	60.5 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	58.3 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	36.6 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	22.9 ft³	-8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	66.0 ft³	-18.3 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 X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	BMW's multicontour seats, a $1,300 option on six-cylinder X5s and standard with the V8, deliver a rarely matched combination of support in turns and comfort on long drives. In a reversal of traditional tendencies, the buckets in the Range Rover Sport feel firmer and less comfortable. Though you'll find a commanding view forward in either driver seat, the Range Rover Sport maintains an edge in this area. Unusually large windows are one thing that makes a Land Rover a Land Rover. see full BMW X5 review

2014 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Audi and Mercedes both offer much longer SUVs. At least until BMW fields an X7, the X5 is available with an optional third-row seat. Especially considering the size and price of the X5, said third row is absurdly tight, thinly upholstered, and difficult to access. The door openings are small, and the entire second row seat pivots forward and upward off the floor in an only partially successful attempt to compensate. To provide even minimal legroom for those using it, the second row must slide forward a few inches, to the point that its occupants find their own legroom severely compromised. Both rows are too low to the floor for adult comfort. The third-row seat optional in the Range Rover Sport probably isn't much better, and deletes the spare tire (not available on the BMW regardless). This might explain why it wasn't on the tested vehicle. If you want a usable third row, Land Rover offers the less stylish, but also much less expensive and roomier LR4. Shift focus to the second-row seat, and I found that in the smaller X3 at least as comfortable, and easier to get into and out of thanks to the more compact vehicle's lower ride height. That in the Range Rover Sport, though also not the roomiest or the most comfortable, is better than the X5's. see full BMW X5 review

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