Ford Expedition (2015) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2015 Ford Expedition and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Ford Expedition	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.0 in	108.7 in	10.3 in
Length	206.5 in	176.5 in	30 in
Width	78.8 in	70.8 in	8 in
Height	77.2 in	60.8 in	16.4 in
Curb Weight	5549 lb.	3527 lb.	2022 lb.
Fuel Capacity	28.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	11.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	55.0 in	8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.3 in	0.0 in	59.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.7 in	54.6 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	34.9 in	4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.2 in	0.0 in	50.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Total Legroom	117.9 in (over 3 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	41.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	55.0 ft³	14.8	40.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.3 ft³	47.7 ft³	60.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition

2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition 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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