Toyota Avalon (2010) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2010 Toyota Avalon and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Toyota Avalon	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	108.7 in	2.3 in
Length	197.2 in	176.5 in	20.7 in
Width	72.8 in	70.8 in	2 in
Height	58.5 in	60.8 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3495 lb.	3891 lb.	-396 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	41.3 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	55.0 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.2 in	54.6 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	0.0 in	56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	34.9 in	6 in
Total Legroom	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	-33.3 ft³

2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review

2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon 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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