2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs. 2013 BMW X1

To start off, both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 BMW X1 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 BMW X1 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

Because 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 2013 BMW X1
Make BMW BMW
Model ActiveHybrid 3 X1
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2 10.2 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 4636 mm 4484 mm
Vehicle Width 2031 mm 2044 mm
Vehicle Height 1429 mm 1545 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.9 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 63 L


 

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