2011 Hyundai Azera 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 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. 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 2011 Hyundai Azera. 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, 2011 Hyundai Azera (356 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Azera | X1 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 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 | 1626 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
