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BMW X1 fuel consumption

Of all BMW X1 modifications produced from 2009 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 28% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 30% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 26% higher. Since 2009 the BMW X1 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersBMW X1All carmakersBMW X1
2009+14%+29% +14%+25%
Show all years
2010+16%+18% +16%+24%
2011+19%+25% +19%+24%
2012+21%+29% +23%+28%
2013+23%+29% +27%+31%
2014+26%+29% +30%+31%
2015+27%+32% +33%+33%
2016+28%+38% +36%+38%
2017+28%+38% +38%+38%
2018+28%+33% +39%+30%
2019+28%+33% +37%+27%
2020+27%+32% +37%+20%
2021+26%+46% +37%+20%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of BMW X1.

2019

BMW X1 2019 F48 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines37.7 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.3 MPG
7.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+32%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines40.7 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+20%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a BMW X1 2019 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW X1 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 14% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (BMW X1 2019 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2019 1.5 18i sDrive 140 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+39%
BMW X1 2019 1.5 18i 140 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
1.5 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2019 1.5 16d sDrive 116 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
BMW X1 2019 1.5 16d sDrive 116 HP automatic 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2019 2.0 20i xDrive 192 HP AWD automatic 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+12%
BMW X1 2019 2.0 20i 192 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
BMW X1 2019 2.0 25i xDrive 231 HP AWD automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+46%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2019 2.0 18d xDrive 150 HP AWD automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+24%
BMW X1 2019 2.0 18d 150 HP AWD manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
BMW X1 2019 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km+14%
BMW X1 2019 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP automatic 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+23%
BMW X1 2019 2.0 20d 190 HP AWD automatic 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
BMW X1 2019 2.0 20d 190 HP automatic 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
BMW X1 2019 2.0 25d 231 HP AWD automatic 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
2015 - 2019

BMW X1 2015 F48 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines38.9 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.1 MPG
7.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+33%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines50.4 MPG
4.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.4 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+30%

According to advertised fuel consumption, BMW X1 2015 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW X1 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the BMW X1 fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X1 2015 1.5 16d 116 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW X1 with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2015 1.5 18i 136 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
BMW X1 2015 1.5 18i 136 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
BMW X1 2018 1.5 18i 140 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2018 1.5 18i 140 HP automatic 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+36%
1.5 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2015 1.5 16d 116 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20i sDrive 192 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+42%
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20i xDrive 192 HP AWD automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+33%
BMW X1 2015 2.0 25i xDrive 231 HP AWD automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+39%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+41%
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d sDrive 150 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+44%
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d 150 HP AWD manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
BMW X1 2015 2.0 18d 150 HP AWD automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 150 HP manual 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+24%
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 150 HP AWD manual 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+14%
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 150 HP automatic 51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+28%
BMW X1 2018 2.0 18d 150 HP AWD automatic 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+23%
BMW X1 2015 2.0 20d xDrive 190 HP AWD automatic 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km+29%
BMW X1 2016 2.0 20d 190 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
BMW X1 2016 2.0 20d 190 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
BMW X1 2015 2.0 25d xDrive 231 HP AWD automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+38%
2012 - 2015

BMW X1 2012 E84 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.0 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines24.9 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+29%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines45.4 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+31%

According to advertised fuel consumption, BMW X1 2012 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW X1 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the BMW X1 advertised fuel economy is slightly better than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d 163 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW X1 with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (BMW X1 2012 2.0 20d 184 HP 4x4).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18i 150 HP manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km+14%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18i 150 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20i 184 HP automatic 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+40%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20i 184 HP AWD manual 23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20i 184 HP AWD automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20i 184 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km+46%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 28i 245 HP AWD automatic 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive16d 116 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+41%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 16d 116 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive18d 143 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+32%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18d 143 HP AWD manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+18%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18d 143 HP AWD automatic 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+33%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive18d 143 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+33%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d 163 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+33%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d 184 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+31%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d 184 HP automatic 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+36%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20d 184 HP AWD manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20d 184 HP AWD automatic 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+35%
BMW X1 2012 2.0 xDrive25d 218 HP AWD manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
BMW X1 2012 2.0 xDrive25d 218 HP AWD automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+31%
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2012 3.0 xDrive28i 245 HP AWD manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
BMW X1 2012 3.0 xDrive28i 245 HP AWD automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+29%
2009 - 2012

BMW X1 2009 E84 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines27.6 MPG
8.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines22.7 MPG
10.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+25%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines32.8 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+24%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a BMW X1 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW X1 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.7 litres per 100 km or 10% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the BMW X1 advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X1 2010 2.0 18d 143 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW X1 with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (BMW X1 2009 2.0 sDrive20d 177 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2010 2.0 18i 150 HP manual 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2011 2.0 20i 184 HP AWD manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+30%
BMW X1 2011 2.0 20i 184 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km+41%
2.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X1 2010 2.0 18d 143 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+27%
BMW X1 2010 2.0 18d 143 HP AWD manual 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 sDrive20d 177 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+26%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 sDrive20d 177 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+27%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 xDrive20d 177 HP AWD manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+16%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 xDrive20d 177 HP AWD automatic 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+21%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 xDrive23d 204 HP AWD automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+29%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 23d 204 HP AWD manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+28%
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X1 2010 3.0 25i 218 HP AWD automatic 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km+9%
BMW X1 2011 3.0 28i 245 HP AWD manual 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
BMW X1 2009 3.0 xDrive28i 258 HP AWD automatic 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
19.4 MPG
12.1 l/100km+29%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.