2010 Ford Fusion vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion. 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 2010 Ford Fusion. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Fusion | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Fusion | X1 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |