Subaru Forester (2017) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2017 Subaru Forester and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2014
Model	Subaru Forester	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	108.7 in	-4.8 in
Length	180.9 in	176.5 in	4.4 in
Width	70.7 in	70.8 in	-0.1 in
Height	66.4 in	60.8 in	5.6 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	3891 lb.	-267 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.6 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	55.0 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.4 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.6 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	34.9 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	27 ft³

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester 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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