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.
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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 |