BMW X1 (2013) vs. Nissan Maxima (2017) Specs

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2013 BMW X1 and 2017 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2013	2017
Model	BMW X1	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	109.3 in	-0.6 in
Length	176.5 in	192.8 in	-16.3 in
Width	70.8 in	73.2 in	-2.4 in
Height	60.8 in	56.5 in	4.3 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	3471 lb.	420 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	56.7 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	45.0 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	36.7 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	34.2 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	14.3 ft³	33.4 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

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2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review

2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review

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