BMW X1 (2014) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2018) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2018 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	BMW X1	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 354 hp@5400 369 lb-ft@1370
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	111.0 in	-2.3 in
Length	176.5 in	186.1 in	-9.6 in
Width	70.8 in	72.5 in	-1.7 in
Height	60.8 in	56.2 in	4.6 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	3858 lb.	33 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	38.9 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.4 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	54.5 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	35.7 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	13.0 ft³	34.7 ft³

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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2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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