BMW X1 2019 vs Volvo XC40 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW X1) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volvo XC40), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| BMW X1 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo XC40, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo XC40. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.0 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X1 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC40, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 36 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1800 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW X1 has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| BMW X1 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X1 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC40. This could mean that the BMW X1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 800 | 23 600 | |
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