BMW 1 Series BMW iX1

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BMW 1 Series BMW iX1
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 37,900 € 53,900
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 69/100 73/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 76/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 156 313
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.8 5.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 226 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4361 4500
Width (mm) (differs) 1800 1845
Height (mm) (differs) 1459 1616
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1500 2085
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.1
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 380 490
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440
Battery (kWh) (differs) 65
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BMW 1 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.1 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Practicality: Boot 380 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within F40 after facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 1 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • BMW iX1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + BMW battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs. WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Practicality: Boot 490 l + towing weight 1,200 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW iX1 · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · F40 (facelift 2024)

BMW 1 Series

C-segment hatchback on the F40, front-wheel drive in the base since this generation. The 118i delivers about 156 hp from a petrol three-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 6.1 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.5-7.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · U11 xDrive30 (2024)

BMW iX1

Electric compact SUV on the UKL platform, shared with the petrol X1. The xDrive30 has four-wheel drive and about 313 hp from a 65 kWh net battery. WLTP around 440 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

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