BMW X1 2015 vs BMW X1 2012

 
BMW X1
2015 - 2018
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 116 HP116 HP
Torque: 270 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds11.5 seconds
BMW X1 2015 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X1 2015 and BMW X1 2012 have the same engine power, but BMW X1 2015 torque is 10 NM more than BMW X1 2012. BMW X1 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.9
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres61 litres
1040 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW X1 2012 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: 4.44 m4.48 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.60 m1.55 m
BMW X1 2015 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X1 2012, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 2015 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1350 litres
BMW X1 2015 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW X1 2015 has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1 2012. The BMW X1 2012 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 2015 (by 200 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X1 2015 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW X1 2012, which means BMW X1 2015 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0202`030
Safety:
The BMW X1 2015 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 17 20011 200
Pros and Cons: BMW X1 has
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
BMW X1 has
  • lower price
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