BMW X1 (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	BMW X1	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,761 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,483 mm	4,666 mm	0 mm
Width	1,798 mm	1,811 mm	0 mm
Height	1,544 mm	1,430 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,765 kg	1,695 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	63 L	66 L	-3 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,049 mm	970 mm	-969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,397 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,379 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,138 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,008 mm	937 mm	-936 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,387 mm	1,356 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,372 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	886 mm	818 mm	68 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1,956 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	419 L	306 L	113 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,351 L	10.8	-9.8 L

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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2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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