BMW X3 (2012) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	BMW X3	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,809 mm	2,761 mm	0 mm
Length	4,648 mm	4,483 mm	0 mm
Width	1,882 mm	1,798 mm	0 mm
Height	1,661 mm	1,544 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,915 kg	1,765 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	67 L	63 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,034 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,013 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	993 mm	1,008 mm	992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	1,387 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	935 mm	886 mm	49 mm
Total Legroom	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	782 L	419 L	363 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,792 L	1,351 L	0 L

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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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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