BMW X1 (2014) vs. Subaru Legacy (2011) Specs

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2014 BMW X1 and 2011 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	BMW X1	Subaru Legacy
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	108.3 in	0.4 in
Length	176.5 in	186.4 in	-9.9 in
Width	70.8 in	71.7 in	-0.9 in
Height	60.8 in	59.3 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	3891 lb.	3600 lb.	291 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.0 in	56.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.0 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.5 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	56.1 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	37.8 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	-4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	14.7 ft³	0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.7 ft³	14.7 ft³	33 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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2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review

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