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BMW X1 2009 fuel consumption

BMW X1 from 2009 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 27% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 28% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 26% higher. Starting from 2009 BMW X1 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2010 it was slightly above industry average, at 2011 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. For more details, see the table below.

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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersBMW X1All carmakersBMW X1
2009+13%+29% +14%+24%
Show all years
2010+16%+18% +16%+23%
2011+19%+25% +19%+23%
2012+21%+29% +23%+23%

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

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 engines32.9 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+23%

BMW X1 2009 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

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.
According to data reported by users regarding real 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). 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 AWD manual 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+16%
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 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
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+27%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 23d 204 HP AWD manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+27%
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.