BMW X1 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X1 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X1 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 231 HP | 150 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 450 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 11.1 seconds | 5.3 - 9.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 6.4 | 5.0 - 8.3 | |
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BMW X1 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, BMW X1 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 204 mm (8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 22 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`087 | ~ 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 20 600 | |
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