BMW 1 series 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series 2012 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 1 series 2007, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 1 series 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series 2012 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series 2007 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. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series 2007 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 6 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series 2012 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 1 series 2007, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series 2012 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series 2007. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series 2012 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series 2007 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 (€): | 8600 | 4400 | |
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