BMW X1 2012 vs Subaru XV 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 34 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X1 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: | 4.48 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.62 m | |
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BMW X1 is larger, but lower. BMW X1 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 14 800 | |
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