Subaru XV 2015 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.7 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 74 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru XV 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 Subaru XV could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru XV consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru XV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.55 m | |
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Subaru XV is smaller, but higher. Subaru XV is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 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): | 1`940 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9600 | |
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