BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X1 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 22 cm longer than the BMW X1, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 18 000 | |
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