2013 BMW X1 vs. Its Competition

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The BMW X1's size and price put it in a segment without many natural competitors--other than its corporate cousin, the MINI Countryman.

The MINI's built on an unrelated platform, but isn't much bigger than the X1.

Still it yields a little more interior space, though its styling isn't quite as harmonious, and yet it offers a top option of a turbo four with a manual transmission and a new John Cooper Works sport edition.

The Range Rover Evoque is far more expensive than the base X1, but it's also more spacious.

It comes only with a turbo four engine, but it's a knockout in terms of style, and its choice of three- or five-door body styles could make a difference in toting passengers on a regular basis.

For something in the same pricing range but with far more luxury content, you might look at a mass-market vehicle like the Ford Escape.

It's in the same performance and size niche, has excellent handling--and for the X1's price, can be fitted with features like active park assist, MyFord Touch voice controls, leather seating, and a hands-free power tailgate.

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7.8 In our first drive, the 2013 BMW X1 seems a little more enthusiastic than it is versatile.	8 After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance.	8.2 The 2013 Range Rover Evoque nails the coupe-crossover concept, and puts the off-roading on mute with a sexy shape and a casual elegance.	8 The 2012 MINI Countryman brings the right mix of sport, utility, and comfort to the compact crossover game.
MSRP From
$30,800	$22,470	$41,145	$21,750
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas 4-Cyl
EPA Class
Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	Sport Utility 4WD	Compact
Style Name
RWD 4dr 28i	FWD 4dr S	5dr HB Pure	FWD 4dr
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	4
Passenger Doors
4	N/A	4	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Manual