2013 BMW X1 vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, both 2013 BMW X1 and 2013 BMW X3 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 X1 and 2013 BMW X3 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 BMW X1.
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, 2013 BMW X3 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
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2013 BMW X1 | 2013 BMW X3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X1 | X3 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10:01:00 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4484 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2044 mm | 2098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1545 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |