Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X1 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.7 in | 4 in |
Length | 176.5 in | 171.7 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 68.8 in | 2 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 56.0 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3252 lb. | 275 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.9 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.1 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.4 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 32.0 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 37.7 ft3 |
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.
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 |