BMW X1 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 22 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 21 000 | |
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