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BMW 1 Series vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or SsangYong Korando?

BMW 1 Series vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Korando is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Korando

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is marginally lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries very slightly more – 510 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
BMW 1 Series
SsangYong Korando

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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BMW 1 Series
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SsangYong
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