Toyota Highlander (2019) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2019 Toyota Highlander and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2013
Model	Toyota Highlander	BMW X1
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,789 mm	2,761 mm	0 mm
Length	4,890 mm	4,483 mm	0 mm
Width	1,925 mm	1,798 mm	0 mm
Height	1,730 mm	1,544 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,057 kg	1,690 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	73 L	63 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,034 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,506 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,123 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,013 mm	1,008 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,514 mm	1,387 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,450 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	975 mm	886 mm	89 mm
Headroom, Row 3	912 mm	0 mm	912 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,397 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	1,158 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	704 mm	0 mm	704 mm
Total Legroom	2,802 mm (over 3 rows)	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	391 L	419 L	-28 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,198 L	14.8	-13.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,370 L	1,351 L	1 L

2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander 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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