Ford Explorer (2006) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Ford Explorer	BMW X1
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	108.7 in	5 in
Length	193.4 in	176.5 in	16.9 in
Width	73.7 in	70.8 in	2.9 in
Height	72.8 in	60.8 in	12 in
Curb Weight	4531 lb.	3527 lb.	1004 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	16.6 gal.	5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	55.0 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	54.6 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	34.9 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	37.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	-1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	14.8	29.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	36 ft³

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

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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