Lexus RX (2014) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2014 Lexus RX and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Lexus RX	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	108.7 in	-0.8 in
Length	187.8 in	176.5 in	11.3 in
Width	74.2 in	70.8 in	3.4 in
Height	66.3 in	60.8 in	5.5 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	3726 lb.	617 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	41.3 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.0 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	54.6 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.9 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	25.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	47.7 ft³	32.6 ft³

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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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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