BMW X1 2019 vs Volvo XC60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2017: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1432 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 27 200 | |
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