BMW X1 2009 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW X1 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 2010 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 2010 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`290 | |
| 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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