Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Tesla Model 3 | BMW X1 | |
Engine | Electric 258 hp 317 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.7 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 176.5 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.8 in | 2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 60.8 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3527 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -16.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 34.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -32.7 ft3 |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 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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