BMW X3 2012 vs BMW X1 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.0 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 X3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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 | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.55 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 19 cm longer than the BMW X1, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 8000 | |
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