Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW X1 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,483 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,765 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 63 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,049 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,008 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 886 mm | -73 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 419 L | -136 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,351 L | 9 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
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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