BMW iX1 vs Renault Austral – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Renault Austral has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the BMW iX1 costs 41800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12086 £.

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 iX1 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 313 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX1 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.60 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX1 pulls clearly stronger with 494 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 224 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Austral is distinct lighter – 1539 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Austral offers a bit more room – 555 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral performs to a small extent better – up to 1761 L, which is about 266 L more than the BMW iX1.

When it comes to payload, BMW iX1 hardly perceptible takes the win – 495 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW iX1 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW iX1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.