BMW i3 2013 vs BMW X1 2015
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW X1 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW i3 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 116 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 220 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 - 7.9 seconds | 6.5 - 11.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 4.1 - 6.4 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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: | 4.00 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller. BMW i3 is 44 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 245 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 450 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`675 | ~ 2`087 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 400 | |
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