BMW X1 vs. Ford Escort / ZX2 MPG

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Chart is based on 7 fuel economy reports for the BMW X1 and 5 fuel economy reports for the Ford Escort / ZX2.

BMW X1 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2021	4dr SUV turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	70	10	75	31.7
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	5	0	48	48	120	20.8
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	8	57	30	70	23.9
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	lead	none	0	90	0	10	70	18.5
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	15	15	70	75	27.0

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Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2003	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	2	8	14	78	65	32.5
2002	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	85	0	10	60	29.4
2002	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	25	40	20	15	70	26.0
2001	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	55	28	2	70	22.2

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BMW X1 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Fuel economy was a "why to buy" with the original BMW X1. Probably owing to its additional height, in the EPA's tests the new X1 rates one mpg lower on the highway but the same in the city, for a still very competitive 22 city / 32 highway. These are good numbers for a quick all-wheel-drive (AWD) crossover with plenty of room for four people and their stuff. Though smaller and less powerful, the Audi Q3 scores lower, 20/28. The Mini Clubman, with the same engine and transmission but without AWD and with less weight and frontal area to push through the atmosphere scores a little better, 24/34. Within the class only the Mercedes-Benz GLA does better, and then only in city driving (24/32). In my driving the X1's trip computer ususally reported suburban averages around 26 mpg, but as low as 23 in harder driving and as high as 31 when driven in what I call "Prius mode." On a 70-mph highway the trip computer reported a two-way average just over 30. These numbers are a little better than those I observed in the old X1. see full BMW X1 review

None of our members have yet commented on the real gas mileage of the BMW X1.

Ford Escort / ZX2 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	2dr Coupe 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good. When I drive it in my mostly rural neighborhood, I get 25-27 MPG when not in winter. I know my son has done better on long trips. see full Ford Escort / ZX2 review