Chevrolet Traverse (2011) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	BMW X1
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	108.7 in	10.2 in
Length	205.0 in	176.5 in	28.5 in
Width	78.4 in	70.8 in	7.6 in
Height	70.4 in	60.8 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	4790 lb.	3527 lb.	1263 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	55.0 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.3 in	54.6 in	6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.9 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	68.8 ft³	14.8	54 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	68.7 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1

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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