Acura TLX (2015) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2015 Acura TLX and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Acura TLX	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	108.7 in	0.6 in
Length	190.3 in	176.5 in	13.8 in
Width	73.0 in	70.8 in	2.2 in
Height	57.0 in	60.8 in	-3.8 in
Curb Weight	3748 lb.	3891 lb.	-143 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	41.3 in	-4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	55.0 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.7 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.6 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	34.9 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.2 ft³	47.7 ft³	-34.5 ft³

2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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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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