Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X1 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,483 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,544 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,690 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 79 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,499 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 983 mm | -97 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 425 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,215 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,351 L | 2,364 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X1.
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |