2013 BMW X1 Vs 2012 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

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2013 BMW X1	2012 BMW X3	Add Vehicle
Select style AWD 4-Door xDrive28i Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X1 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i 22 33 $29,900 $32,500 X1 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i 18 27 $35,510 $38,600 X1 RWD 4-Door 28i 24 34 $28,335 $30,800	Select style AWD 4-Door 28i Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X3 AWD 4-Door 28i 19 25 $34,130 $37,100 X3 AWD 4-Door 35i 19 26 $39,285 $42,700
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,900	$34,130
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,500	$37,100
Monthly Payment Estimate
$542 / month	$618 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8 Read Our Full Review	8.4 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
In our first drive, the 2013 BMW X1 seems a little more enthusiastic than it is versatile.	A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before.
TCC Likes
Gutsy turbo four Paddle-shifted eight-speed automatic Steering feel (AWD models)	Curvy looks Upgraded cabin Responsive drivetrain
TCC Dislikes
Rear-set legroom in short supply Powertrain can get boomy Secondary controls get confusing	Electronic steering feel Expensive options
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg	19 mpg
Highway
33 mpg	25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4	-
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD -	90.1
Front Head Room (in)
41.00	40.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.40	39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.00	57.3
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Second Head Room (in)
40.00	39.1
Second Leg Room (in)
34.90	39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.00	56.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.70	110.6
Length, Overall (in)
176.50	183.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.80	74.1
Height, Overall (in)
60.80	65.4
Track Width, Front (in)
59.10	63.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.20	64.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.60	8.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA	NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
14.80	56.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
47.70	19.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA	NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr	Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD -	12.9 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD -	13.0 x 0.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.60	17.7
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion	Electric
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.5	17.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7	39.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17	P245/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17	P245/55R17
Spare Tire Size
NA	NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -	5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -	500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -	5291
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -	794
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -	-
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3726	4112
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5	17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5	17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -	NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -	210
Engine
Engine Order Code
N20	NA
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas I6
Displacement
2.0L/122	3.0L/183
Fuel System
Direct Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5000 - 6500	258 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 1250 - 4800	221 @ 2750-4000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26	21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22	19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33	25
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
NA	NA
Trans Type
8	8
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71	4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14	3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11	2.10
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67	1.66
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29	1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.30	3.29
Clutch Size (in)
NA	NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15	3.72
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00	1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA	- TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84	0.83
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.66
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X1	BMW X3
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent	Double-Joint Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent	Five-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA	NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A	- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -	- TBD -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD -	4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7	8.7

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