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2017 BMW X1	2017 BMW X3	Add Vehicle
Select style sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 23 32 $31,890 $33,750 X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 22 31 $33,750 $35,750 X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle Brazil 22 31 $33,750 $35,750	Select style sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $37,745 $40,050 X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle 27 33 $40,260 $42,750 X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $39,605 $42,050 X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle 19 26 $46,025 $48,950
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$31,890	$37,745
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$33,750	$40,050
Monthly Payment Estimate
$563 / month	$668 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2 Read Our Full Review	6.8 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
Pleasant to drive and built to a price, the 2017 BMW X1 is a mainstream subcompact crossover that is pleasant to drive but lacks the brand's "ultimate driving machine" performance.	The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition.
TCC Likes
Crossover utility Gutsy turbo 4-cylinder Good rear-seat space	Good, sedan-style looks Very efficient interior space Great powertrain options
TCC Dislikes
Prices climb quickly with options Some cost-cutting in interior trim Driver assists cost extra	Gets expensive in a hurry Start-stop should be smoother Rearview camera is buried in options
Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg	21 mpg
Highway
32 mpg	28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars	Small SUV 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.2	-
Front Head Room (in)
42	40.7
Front Leg Room (in)
40.4	39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.7	57.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.4	39.1
Second Leg Room (in)
37	36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2	56
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
174.8	183.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7	74.1
Height, Overall (in)
63.5	66.1
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5	62.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.5	63.4
Wheelbase (in)
105.1	110.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
-	8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
58.7	63.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.1	27.6
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
-	12.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
-	13
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
-	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1	17.7
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4	39
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA	NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50HR18	P245/50VR18
Front Tire Size
P225/50HR18	P245/50VR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
927	NA
Front Tire Order Code
927	NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3543	4030
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5	18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5	18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA	NA
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210	210
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
228 @ 5000	240 @ 5000
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1250	258 @ 1450
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26	24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23	21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32	28
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81	0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.67
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
205	205
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15	3.38
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.01	3.29
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22	1.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.46	1.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95	2.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.03	3.14
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.25	4.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Trans Type
8	8
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X1	BMW X3
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle	Sports Activity Vehicle
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
-	7.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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