Mini Hardtop (2016) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2016 Mini Hardtop and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Mini Hardtop	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.1 in	108.7 in	-7.6 in
Length	157.4 in	176.5 in	-19.1 in
Width	68.0 in	70.8 in	-2.8 in
Height	56.1 in	60.8 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	3010 lb.	3891 lb.	-881 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.6 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.3 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.2 in	55.0 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.6 in	54.6 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	34.9 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	14.8 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	-7 ft³

2016 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop 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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