Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW X1 | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 107.3 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 176.5 in | 182.3 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 65.4 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3726 lb. | 3756 lb. | -30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.9 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 57.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.7 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -15.6 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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2019 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The first-generation GMC Terrain took advantage of a long, 112.5-inch wheelbase to offer exceptional rear legroom--nearly 40 inches of it. On paper, the 2018 Terrain has only a half-inch less combined legroom despite a wheelbase shrink of 5.2 inches (to better align the vehicle with competitors and open up space for the downsized Acadia). In reality, rear legroom seems ample but no longer outstanding. The rear seats in the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are similarly roomy. But the Terrain does pull ahead when evaluating rear seat comfort. Its high-mounted rear seat cushion provides better leg support than others. The Compass's rear seat is lower and firmer. The Terrain's rear seat can even recline a little. Based on their specs, the Jeep is nearly as roomy inside as the GMC. Headroom, shoulder room, and combined legroom specs all differ by less than an inch. In reality, the Jeep's interior feels significantly narrower. And the Jeep Cherokee? All of its interior specs are also within an inch of the Terrain's, though often in the other direction. Why does Jeep offer two crossovers so close in size? This isn't clear. In terms of specs, they differ most in combined legroom and cargo volume. The Cherokee has 1.3 inches more of the former--good to have, but hardly justification for an additional model--and about ten percent LESS of the latter. How can the larger Jeep have less cargo volume? I suspect that the Compass was measured more creatively, and cannot actually hold as much cargo. Based on their specs--and I always take cargo volume specs with more than a little salt--the new Terrain can swallow a few more cubic feet of cargo than the Compass (63.3 vs. 59.8) but falls well short of the RAV4 (70.6 in hybrid form, 73.4 otherwise). A Honda CR-V can fit a couple more cubes than the RAV4. The GMC Terrain and the Jeeps compensate for not having the most spacious cargo areas with front passenger seats that fold forward. If your cargo is long but not wide, one of these is the way to go. Though closely related to the GMC, the Chevrolet Equinox does not offer this feature. see full GMC Terrain review |
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