BMW iX1 Volvo XC40

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Comparison table

22 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
BMW iX1 Volvo XC40
Fuel (differs) Electric Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 53,900 € 42,995
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 76/100 48/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 73/100 64/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 70/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440
Battery (kWh) (differs) 65
Power (hp) (differs) 313 197
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.6 7.6
Length (mm) (differs) 4500 4440
Width (mm) (differs) 1845 1873
Height (mm) (differs) 1616 1652
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2085 1688
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 130
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 490 452
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.7
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2702
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 180 180

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • 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
  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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 · 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).

Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

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