BMW 2 series 2014 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Mitsubishi ASX 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.62 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but lower. BMW 2 series is 5 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1219 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 26 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 686 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 400 | |
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