2012 BMW X1 vs. 2012 BMW X3

To start off, both 2012 BMW X1 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW X1 and 2012 BMW X3 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 225 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.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW X1 2012 BMW X3
Make BMW BMW
Model X1 X3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 209 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 8.5 seconds
Drive Type AWD AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4454 mm 4648 mm
Vehicle Width 1798 mm 1881 mm
Vehicle Height 1545 mm 1675 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.2 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.1 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 67 L


 

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