2008 Honda Fit vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Fit | X1 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |