Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X1 | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.5 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 176.5 in | 185.3 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.8 in | -2 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 66.3 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3726 lb. | 4188 lb. | -462 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 55.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.9 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 | -16.2 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.
2012 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The GMC Terrain's long wheelbase also pays off with noticeably more rear seat leg room than in competitors. In fact, there's a little more combined legroom in the first two rows than in the far larger Yukon XL, and a few more inches than in the larger Acadia. Sound like enough space to fit a third row? Perhaps, but GM opted not to offer one. The Terrain is thoroughly compact in width. The larger GMCs remain much better options for transporting three adults in the back seat. They're also better for carrying cargo. The Terrain's cargo floor is long, but its also high and narrow, and the second-row seats don't fold flat. see full GMC Terrain review |
2012 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for all in the back seat. Very spacious. see full GMC Terrain review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review |