BMW X1 2019 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 81 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X1 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV 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: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.57 m | |
| BMW X1 and Subaru XV are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1270 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 14 800 | |
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