BMW X1 (2017) vs. Nissan Versa Note (2014) Specs

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2017 BMW X1 and 2014 Nissan Versa Note Specifications

Model Year	2017	2014
Model	BMW X1	Nissan Versa Note
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	102.4 in	2.7 in
Length	174.8 in	163.0 in	11.8 in
Width	71.7 in	66.7 in	5 in
Height	63.5 in	60.5 in	3 in
Curb Weight	3543 lb.	2412 lb.	1131 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.1 gal.	10.8 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	51.7 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	48.5 in	-48.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.0 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	51.9 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.8 in	-48.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	38.3 in	-1.3 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.1 ft³	21.4 ft³	5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.7 ft³	38.3 ft³	20.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 BMW X1

2017 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	When the engine and transmission are mounted sideways, much more space can be allocated for passengers and cargo. Compared to the BMW X3, which has a longitudinal powertrain, the X1 is nine inches shorter (175 vs. 184), two inches narrower (72 vs. 74), and two inches lower (64 vs. 66), yet it has a little more headroom, rear shoulder room, and legroom. A funny thing: according to the official specs, the 2013-2015 X1 had only an inch less combined legroom than the new one. The difference feels much greater. It helps that the seats are mounted higher in the new X1. Even the largest feet can fit beneath the front seats at a comfortable angle. Want to tap your toes while riding in back? Go for it, there's plenty of space under there--a rarity among upscale cars. This combined with the relatively high rear seat cushion means that the average adult (e.g. 5-9 me) enjoys sufficient thigh support, which is often lacking in much larger crossovers. When all the way back, a $300 sliding and reclining second-row seat adds another inch of rear legroom. Though worthwhile overall, its seat backs return to a fully vertical position after being folded. Each of its three sections must then be reset one by one at a comfortable angle, a nuisance. The Audi Q3's rear seat is far tighter. The spec sheet suggests a mere 31 inches of rear legroom, a considerable half-foot less than in the new X1. In reality the Audi's rear seat doesn't seem quite that tight. I can sit behind myself with at most two inches of knee room to spare, vs. about five in the BMW. Still, with a tall driver the Q3's rear legroom would becomes essentially zero. The Lincoln MKC's rear seat isn't much roomier than the Audi's, while the Lexus NX has about as much rear knee room as the BMW but a lower seat cushion and less foot room beneath its front seats. Though the new Mini Clubman shares both the new UKL platform and a 105-inch wheelbase with the 2016 X1, its roof is seven inches lower, a big difference, and its seats are mounted lower than those in the average car, much less a crossover. There's perhaps an inch more knee room than in the Audi. The next Mini Countryman should be close in size to the X1. see full BMW X1 review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note

2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	"Oh, man!" my son groaned as I pulled up in the Nissan Versa Note. Nothing against the car's looks. He just noticed that the Note is a very small car and feared he'd feel cramped in the back seat. Then he opened the door. "Never mind." The Versa sedan does have a couple of strengths. To the sedan's surprising amount of rear legroom (some midsize sedans, two size classes up, don't have as much) the Versa Note adds another inch. Plus there's no coupe-like roofline, so unlike in the sedan rear seat headroom is also abundant. Adults well over six feet will fit. But they won't necessarily be comfortable. The seat back is reclined too much for my taste, and the seat cushion doesn't provide much in the way of thigh support. A shame given the amount of space Nissan's seating folks had to work with. Also, it's easy to get the rear seatbelts caught behind the latches when you fold the seat then return it to its full upright position. You'll discover this has happened when your kids can't buckle up, and you have to get everyone out of the car to sort the belts out. While the Versa Note has the roomiest rear seat in the segment, the Ford Fiesta has the tightest. The latter is a squeeze for even the average adult. see full Nissan Versa Note review

2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you have a relatively vertical neck, you'll find that the head restraints are positioned too far forward for comfort. Reclining the seat more than you otherwise would can help with this. But then the seat is reclined more than you would like. see full Nissan Versa Note review

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