Subaru XV 2012 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru XV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X1) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 254 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV 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. | |||
| Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.60 m | |
| Subaru XV is 1 cm longer than the BMW X1, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 125 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Subaru XV can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 14 800 | |
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