BMW 1-Series (2012) vs. Cadillac XTS (2013) Specs

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2012 BMW 1-Series and 2013 Cadillac XTS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	BMW 1-Series	Cadillac XTS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	111.7 in	-7 in
Length	172.2 in	202.0 in	-29.8 in
Width	68.8 in	72.9 in	-4.1 in
Height	56.0 in	59.5 in	-3.5 in
Curb Weight	3439 lb.	4215 lb.	-776 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	39.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	57.9 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.1 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.3 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	40.0 in	-8 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	-8.7 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	18.0 ft³	-8 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series

2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

2013 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review

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