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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 81 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 153 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi ASX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 1.63 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1219 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 84 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| 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): | 1`970 | 1`970 | |
| 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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