Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Mitsubishi Lancer	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	108.7 in	-5 in
Length	180.0 in	176.5 in	3.5 in
Width	69.4 in	70.8 in	-1.4 in
Height	58.7 in	60.8 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3480 lb.	3726 lb.	-246 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	16.6 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.0 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.7 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	54.6 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	34.9 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	47.7 ft³	-36.1 ft³

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer 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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