Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW X1 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.2 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 176.5 in | 183.7 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 71.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 56.3 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3891 lb. | 3737 lb. | 154 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.2 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.8 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 32.2 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 36.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X1.
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.