BMW X1 2009 vs Subaru XV 2012

 
BMW X1
2009 - 2012
Subaru XV
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 258 HP150 HP
Torque: 310 NM196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds10.7 seconds
BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X1 engine produces 108 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.46.6
Real fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW X1 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X1 could require 420 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway1090 km on highway
520 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
Subaru XV 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: 380'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.45 m
Width: 1.80 m1.78 m
Height: 1.55 m1.57 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 and Subaru XV are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1350 litres1270 litres
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 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`180no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): 900016 200
Pros and Cons: BMW X1 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Subaru XV has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
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