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

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	BMW X1	All carmakers	BMW X1
2009	+14%	+29%	+14%	+24%
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	+27%	+33%	+37%	+27%
2020	+27%	+32%	+36%	+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 engines	37.7 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	30.3 MPG 7.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+32%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.7 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+20%

BMW X1 2019 specs

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).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real 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

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2015 - 2019

BMW X1 2015 F48 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	38.9 MPG 6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	30.1 MPG 7.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+33%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	50.4 MPG 4.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	39.4 MPG 6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+30%

BMW X1 2015 specs BMW X1 2015 owner reviews

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).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real 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%

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2012 - 2015

BMW X1 2012 E84 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	32.0 MPG 7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	24.9 MPG 9.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+29%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	45.4 MPG 5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+31%

BMW X1 2012 specs BMW X1 service info and schedule

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).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real 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%

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2009 - 2012

BMW X1 2009 E84 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.6 MPG 8.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	22.7 MPG 10.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+25%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	32.8 MPG 7.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+24%

BMW X1 2009 specs BMW X1 2009 owner reviews BMW X1 service info and schedule

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 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9% 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).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real 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	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+27%
BMW X1 2009 2.0 23d 204 HP AWD manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	30.5 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%

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* - 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.