BMW X1 2012 vs Ford Escape 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X1) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Escape) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X1 engine produces 39 HP more power than Ford Escape, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Ford Escape. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 10.5 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X1 consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escape, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 825 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 580 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.73 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 and Ford Escape are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 934 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1792 litres | |
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Ford Escape has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 514 litres less trunk space than the Ford Escape. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Escape (by 442 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 1 metres more than that of the Ford Escape, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`986 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 6800 | |
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