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BMW iX1 vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (42,300 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX1 or Hyundai Tucson?

BMW iX1 vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

iX1

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.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW iX1 costs 42,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,445 £.

As for electric range, the BMW iX1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 444 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 iX1 offers marginally more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX1 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX1 delivers noticeably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

iX1

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.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is clearly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 398 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX1 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 £42,300
iX1

BMW iX1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 313 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 466 - 514 km
BMW iX1
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW iX1

The BMW iX1 wraps BMW's electric ambition into a compact SUV package that feels unexpectedly premium, with sharp handling and a crisp, modern cabin that keeps the driver in charge. It's ideal for buyers who want a stylish, quiet daily driver with useful practicality and tech-savvy touches — plus enough character to make the commute feel less like a chore and more like a short joyride.

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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BMW iX1
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
4,525 - 4,535 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,795 - 1,799 L
Payload
495 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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