BMW 1 series 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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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 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series 2009 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2009 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 BMW 1 series 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed 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 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1200 litres | |
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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 data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`875 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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