Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW X1 | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,959 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,483 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,963 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,544 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,108 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 0 L | 63 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 897 mm | -896 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 899 mm | -13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 895 L | -476 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,351 L | 1,795 L | 0 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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2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.