BMW X3 2014 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| BMW X3 and BMW X1 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Used also on BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
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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 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1550 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.4 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`365 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 18 200 | |
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