Subaru XV 2012 vs BMW X1 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 108 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 114 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru XV and BMW X1 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 9000 | |
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