Honda Accord (2011) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2011 Honda Accord and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Honda Accord	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	108.7 in	1.5 in
Length	194.1 in	176.5 in	17.6 in
Width	72.7 in	70.8 in	1.9 in
Height	58.1 in	60.8 in	-2.7 in
Curb Weight	3553 lb.	3891 lb.	-338 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.0 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.6 in	0.0 in	56.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	54.6 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	34.9 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.0 ft³	47.7 ft³	-33.7 ft³

2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review

2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord 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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