BMW 1 series 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2012

 
BMW 1 series
2009 - 2011
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 122 HP218 HP
Torque: 185 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds6.5 seconds
BMW 1 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series 2009 engine produces 96 HP less power than BMW 1 series 2012, whereas torque is 125 NM less than BMW 1 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 2009 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 1 series 2009 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series 2009 could require 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series 2009 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway980 km on highway
640 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km300'000 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 BMW 1 series 2009 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine 

BMW 1 sērija 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 1 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.32 m
Width: 1.75 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2009 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series 2012, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1200 litres
BMW 1 series 2012 has more luggage space.
BMW 1 series 2009 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series 2012. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series 2012 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8001`895
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
BMW 1 series 2012 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series 2009 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than BMW 1 series 2012, so BMW 1 series 2012 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 46008000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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