Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW X1, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 Aircross could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine BMW X1 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW X1 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross is larger. Citroen C5 Aircross is 5 cm longer than the BMW X1, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 Aircross is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 Aircross has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 Aircross (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Citroen C5 Aircross can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`404 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 536 kg | 600 kg | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than BMW X1. Therefore, BMW X1 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 28 600 | |
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