BMW X1 2015 vs Subaru XV 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 14 HP less power than Subaru XV, but torque is 24 NM more than Subaru XV. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 63 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2015 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 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1290 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X1 has 120 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The Subaru XV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru XV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW X1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 19 600 | |
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