Subaru XV 2016 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru XV engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, 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. | |||
| 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: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9200 | |
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