BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X1 2015

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BMW X3
2014 - 2017
BMW X1
2015 - 2019
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW X3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 150 - 313 HP116 - 231 HP
Torque: 270 - 630 NM220 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 - 9.8 seconds6.5 - 11.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 8.34.1 - 6.4
BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 204 mm (8 inches)183 mm (7.2 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.44 m
Width: 1.88 m1.82 m
Height: 1.66 m1.60 m
BMW X3 is larger.
BMW X3 is 22 cm longer than the BMW X1, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres1550 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage capacity.
BMW X3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`350~ 2`087
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 20 80017 200
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
BMW X1 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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