Tesla Model S (2012) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs

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2012 Tesla Model S and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Tesla Model S	BMW X1
Engine	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	1-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.5 in	108.7 in	7.8 in
Length	196.0 in	176.5 in	19.5 in
Width	77.3 in	70.8 in	6.5 in
Height	56.5 in	60.8 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	4647 lb.	3891 lb.	756 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	-16.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	41.3 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	55.0 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.4 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	39.7 in	-4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.6 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	34.9 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	15.7 ft³

2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review

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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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