Car comparison

BMW X1 (U11) 20ivsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20i

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

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BMW X1 (U11)

20i

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbocharged2022-present
VS

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021

20i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (U11) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    101 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    9.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (U11)20iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
109.5s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
47.2s
Calculated
70.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,597cc97cu in
Length
4,500mm177in
4,708mm185in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,891mm74in
Height
1,642mm65in
1,676mm66in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,636mm64in
Ground clearance
205mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (U11) 20iBMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (U11) 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (U11)20i4,700-6,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i5,000-5,500 rpm2,000-4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (U11)20iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.2 s
70.4 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)20i
156 hp
116 kW
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
170 hp
127 kW

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i has 14 hp more than BMW X1 (U11) 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)20i
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)20i
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)20i
216 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
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
BMWX1 (U11)20i8.3 s
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i9.1 s

Although BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i has more power, BMW X1 (U11) 20i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (U11) 20i and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (U11)20i
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (U11)20i
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
216 km/h
134 mph
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
170 hp
127 kW
9.1 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
BMWX1 (U11)20i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (U11)20iBMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
9.1 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,500 mm
177.2 in
Height
1,642 mm
64.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,708 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,676 mm
66.0 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 X1 (U11) 20i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (U11) 20i

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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