What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the BMW 1 Series's engine?

Depending on the version, the BMW 1 Series delivers up to 300 HP.

How much fuel does the BMW 1 Series use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 4.30 L.

What maximum speed does the BMW 1 Series reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 250 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series measures 4361 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1459 mm high.

Is the VW T-Roc offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW T-Roc's engine?

The VW T-Roc reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW T-Roc according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.50 L.

How fast can the VW T-Roc go?

The VW T-Roc reaches up to 212 km/h.

What is the VW T-Roc’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 475 L fit inside.

How big is the VW T-Roc overall?

The VW T-Roc measures 4373 mm long, 1811 mm wide and 1573 mm high.

BMW 1 Series vs VW T-Roc - Differences and prices compared

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

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW T-Roc has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 28800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

T-Roc

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a convincingly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 1 Series pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1465 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Roc offers slightly more room – 475 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW T-Roc performs slightly better – up to 1350 L, which is about 150 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Roc minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Reviews BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)

Reviews VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 28800 - 51100 £	Price 26400 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L	Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 112 - 173 g/km	co2 126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 49 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Hatchback	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 4 - 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1465 - 1625 kg	Curb weight 1465 - 1539 kg
Trunk capacity 300 - 380 L	Trunk capacity 284 - 475 L
Length 4361 mm	Length 4373 mm
Width 1800 mm	Width 1811 - 1828 mm
Height 1459 mm	Height 1573 mm
Max trunk capacity 1135 - 1200 L	Max trunk capacity 1350 L
Payload 475 - 510 kg	Payload 368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 300 HP	Power HP 115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 - 9.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed 210 - 250 km/h	Max Speed 196 - 212 km/h
Torque 230 - 400 Nm	Torque 200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 90 - 221 kW	Power kW 85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1499 - 1998 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3