Honda Accord (2021) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2021 Honda Accord and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2014
Model	Honda Accord	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	108.7 in	2.7 in
Length	196.1 in	176.5 in	19.6 in
Width	73.3 in	70.8 in	2.5 in
Height	57.1 in	60.8 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	3380 lb.	3891 lb.	-511 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	16.6 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	41.3 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.0 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	39.7 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.6 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.4 in	34.9 in	5.5 in
Total Legroom	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	6.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	-31 ft³

2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	0	Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment. --- Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective. --- The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them. --- The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle. --- see full Honda Accord review

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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