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BMW X1 vs Hyundai i10 comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (38,700 £ vs 14,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X1 or Hyundai i10?

BMW X1 vs Hyundai i10: Key differences

BMW X1

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X1

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i10 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i10 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

i10

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 X1 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 delivers considerably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

X1

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is clearly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X1 offers substantially more boot space – 540 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X1 carries somewhat more – 500 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X1 is clearly superior overall 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 £38,700
X1

BMW X1

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 km
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BMW X1

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Reviews BMW X1

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Maria
23 Feb 2026, 10:18:11

The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Hyundai i10

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Reviews Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,700 - 56,200 £
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 175 g/km
co2
110 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
252 L
Length
-
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Payload
490 - 500 kg
Payload
344 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW X1?

The BMW X1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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