There’s been a lot of talk from the BMW fan case about the X1 and how it’s rather un-BMW like in it’s design and layout. Of course the reason for that is the X1 is based on the lengthened UKL platform which is the basis of the MINI Clubman and forthcoming 2017 Countryman. On the other hand we’ve heard from more than a few MINI fans that are looking at the new X1 with some interest.

So with that said we want to hear from you. What do you want to know about BMW’s MINI twin? We’re driving it back to back with our Clubman for a MINI vs BMW showdown all week and we’ll have plenty of opinions soon enough.

You can for a full review over at BimmerFile in a few weeks

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Specifications

Features & Specs


Engine

Liters/Type
2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder

Displacement (cc)
1998

Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
228 @ 5000

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
258 @ 1450–4500

Compression Ratio (:1)
10.2

Transmission

Type
8-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes

Automatic gear ratios – I / II / III
5.25 / 3.03 / 1.95

Automatic gear ratios – IV / V / VI
1.46 / 1.22 / 1.00

Automatic gear ratios – VII / VIII / R
0.81 / 0.67 / 4.02

Automatic gear ratios – Final Drive ratio
3.2

Performance

Acceleration 0–60 mph1 (automatic)
6.31

Top speed2 (mph)
1312

Fuel Consumption

Automatic Combined (mpg)
26

Automatic City / Highway (mpg)
22 / 32

Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
16.1

Wheels and tires

Tire type3
Run-flat all-season3

Wheel Dimensions (in)
18 x 7.5 front and rear

Tire Dimensions (mm)
225/50 front and rear

Exterior Dimensions

Length / Width / Height (in)
175.4 / 71.7 / 62.9

Curb Weight – Automatic transmission (lbs)
3697

Weight distribution, front/rear – Automatic transmission (%)
56.5 / 43.5

Payload (lbs)
899

Interior Dimensions

Headroom (in)
41.9

Legroom, front/rear (in)
40.4 / 37.0

Shoulder room, front/rear (in)
55.6 / 55.2

Cargo capacity (cu ft)
27.1–58.7