Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Infiniti M | BMW X1 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 262 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 108.7 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 192.6 in | 176.5 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 60.8 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4004 lb. | 3891 lb. | 113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.0 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.4 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.9 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -32.8 ft3 |
2009 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M 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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