Subaru XV 2012 vs BMW X1 2012
| 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 184 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 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 1.2 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 | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 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 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Subaru XV has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.2 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`060 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 9600 | |
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