BMW X1 2012 vs Subaru XV 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 37 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1270 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 11 000 | |
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