2011 Ford Escape vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Escape. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape. 2011 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW X1 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW X1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Escape | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | X1 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 171 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |