Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | BMW X1 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 155 kW@6000 260 Nm@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 3dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,548 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,937 mm | 4,483 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,684 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,315 kg | 1,765 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 63 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,049 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,008 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,166 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 820 mm | 886 mm | -66 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 419 L | -158 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 929 L | 1,351 L | 928 L |
2014 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mini Clubman.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X1.