Subaru BRZ (2017) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2017 Subaru BRZ and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2013
Model	Subaru BRZ	BMW X1
Engine	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 156 lb-ft@6400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	108.7 in	-7.5 in
Length	166.7 in	176.5 in	-9.8 in
Width	69.9 in	70.8 in	-0.9 in
Height	50.6 in	60.8 in	-10.2 in
Curb Weight	2762 lb.	3891 lb.	-1129 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	41.3 in	-4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.5 in	55.0 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.0 in	39.7 in	-4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.7 in	54.6 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	34.9 in	-5 in
Total Legroom	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	-7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	6.9 ft³	47.7 ft³	-40.8 ft³

2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD	The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer. The seats themselves are fantastic for driving. Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time. The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position. see full Subaru BRZ 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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