Subaru XV 2017 vs BMW X1 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X1, but torque is 24 NM less than BMW X1. Despite the higher power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru XV consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | 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. | |||
| 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 2018 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 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru XV is 3 cm longer than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 120 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 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW X1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 17 000 | |
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