BMW X1 2009 vs BMW X3 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW X3. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X1 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X1 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 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 6 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X1 2009 2.0 engine BMW X3 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 X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 19 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 12 200 | |
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