BMW X1 2019 vs Volvo XC60 2017

 
BMW X1
2019 - 2020
Volvo XC60
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.5 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 140 HP249 HP
Torque: 220 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds6.8 seconds
Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X1 engine produces 109 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.77.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW X1 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 890 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway980 km on highway
640 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)

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: 350'000 km390'000 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: 13 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērijaInstalled on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60, 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.
BMW X1 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ...  More about BMW X1 2019 1.5 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.69 m
Width: 1.82 m2.00 m
Height: 1.60 m1.66 m
BMW X1 is smaller.
BMW X1 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 18 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1550 litres1432 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.4 meters
Gross weight: 2`025 kg2`470 kg
Net weight:1`430 kg1`977 kg
Load capacity:595 kg493 kg
BMW X1 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volvo XC60. Therefore, BMW X1 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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 (€): 28 60023 400
Pros and Cons: BMW X1 has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Volvo XC60 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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