BMW X1 2012 vs Ford Kuga 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1568 litres | |
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Ford Kuga has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Kuga, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 800 | |
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