Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218ivsBMW X1 (U11) 18i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-present
VS

BMW X1 (U11)

18i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    9.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    136 hp
    101 kW
  • Highest torque
    230 Nm
    170 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    93 hp/t
    69 kW/t
    10.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    662 km
    411 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    41/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136hp101kW
136hp101kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
94.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
50.8s
Calculated
65.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,386mm173in
4,500mm177in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,576mm62in
1,642mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,592mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
171mm7in
205mm8in
Trunk volume
470L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iBMW X1 (U11) 18iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 18i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX1 (U11)18i4,400-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.8 s
65.1 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
BMWX1 (U11)18i
136 hp
101 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
BMWX1 (U11)18i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMWX1 (U11)18i
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
214 km/h
133 mph
BMWX1 (U11)18i
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i9.0 s
BMWX1 (U11)18i9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i and BMW X1 (U11) 18i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
BMWX1 (U11)18i
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
662 km
411 mi
BMWX1 (U11)18i
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
214 km/h
133 mph
BMWX1 (U11)18i
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
BMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.0 s
BMWX1 (U11)18i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218i
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWX1 (U11)18i
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)218iBMWX1 (U11)18i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218iBMW X1 (U11) 18i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 218i

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X1 (U11) 18i

  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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