Subaru Tribeca (2008) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2008 Subaru Tribeca and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Subaru Tribeca	BMW X1
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.2 in	108.7 in	-0.5 in
Length	191.5 in	176.5 in	15 in
Width	73.9 in	70.8 in	3.1 in
Height	66.4 in	60.8 in	5.6 in
Curb Weight	4140 lb.	3726 lb.	414 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	16.6 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	41.3 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	55.0 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	39.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	54.6 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	34.9 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.2 in	0.0 in	36.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	51.3 in	0.0 in	51.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.3 in	0.0 in	43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.9 in	0.0 in	30.9 in
Total Legroom	107.5 in (over 3 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	31.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	-6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.6 ft³	14.8	22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	26.7 ft³

2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review

2008 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough head room see full Subaru Tribeca 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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