BMW X1 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| BMW X1 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| BMW X1 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW X1 has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes unstable, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch located in the transfer case. Most of the time, the clutch is partially locked and power is transferred to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
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