Acura TL (2006) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2006 Acura TL and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Acura TL	BMW X1
Engine	3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	108.7 in	-0.8 in
Length	189.3 in	176.5 in	12.8 in
Width	72.2 in	70.8 in	1.4 in
Height	56.7 in	60.8 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3891 lb.	-311 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	16.6 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	41.3 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.0 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	41.4 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	54.6 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	34.9 in	0 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	47.7 ft³	-35.2 ft³

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review

2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review
2005	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review

2013 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

2013 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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