Nissan Altima (2015) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2015 Nissan Altima and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Nissan Altima	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	108.7 in	0.6 in
Length	191.5 in	176.5 in	15 in
Width	72.0 in	70.8 in	1.2 in
Height	57.9 in	60.8 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3295 lb.	3891 lb.	-596 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	55.0 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	41.4 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.7 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	54.6 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in	0.0 in	52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	34.9 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	-32.3 ft³

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Adequate see full Nissan Altima review

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

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