BMW X1 (2014) vs. Lexus ES (2020) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2020 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	BMW X1	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	113.0 in	-4.3 in
Length	176.5 in	195.9 in	-19.4 in
Width	70.8 in	73.4 in	-2.6 in
Height	60.8 in	56.9 in	3.9 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	3649 lb.	242 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	37.5 in	3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	55.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.4 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.8 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	54.3 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	39.2 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	16.7 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	16.7 ft³	31 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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2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

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