BMW X1 (2012 – 2015) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Vauxhall Astra VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The BMW X1 uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Vauxhall Astra VXR is the lighter car, from 1,404 kg against 1,505 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
X1
2012 – 2015
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 245 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 11.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 240 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,670 kg | 1,404 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.