Is the BMW X1 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X1 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the BMW X1 deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the BMW X1 delivers up to 326 HP.

What are the consumption figures for the BMW X1 in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 2.50 L.

How large is the BMW X1’s battery?

The BMW X1 comes with a 14.20 kWh battery.

What are the BMW X1’s length, width and height?

Overall, the BMW X1 is 4500 mm long, 1845 mm wide and 1642 mm high.

What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Volvo XC40's engine?

Up to 197 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo XC40 according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6.50 L.

What maximum speed does the Volvo XC40 reach?

The Volvo XC40 reaches up to 180 km/h.

What are the Volvo XC40’s length, width and height?

The Volvo XC40 measures 4425 mm long, 1863 mm wide and 1652 mm high.

BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared

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

X1

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo XC40 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X1 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

XC40

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 has a evident edge – offering 326 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X1 performs evident better – reaching 233 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X1 pulls evident stronger with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm difference.

X1

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 curb weight, BMW X1 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X1 offers slightly more room – 540 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 performs somewhat better – up to 1545 L, which is about 217 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 hardly perceptible takes the win – 532 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X1 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.

Reviews BMW X1

4.1 (5 Reviews)

Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 38200 - 55500 £	Price 36800 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 7.7 L	Consumption L/100km 6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 81 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 14.20 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 57 - 175 g/km	co2 147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 47 - 54 L	Fuel tank capacity 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1575 - 1935 kg	Curb weight 1688 kg
Trunk capacity 490 - 540 L	Trunk capacity 452 L
Length 4500 mm	Length 4425 mm
Width 1845 mm	Width 1863 mm
Height 1630 - 1642 mm	Height 1652 mm
Max trunk capacity 1495 - 1545 L	Max trunk capacity 1328 L
Payload 490 - 500 kg	Payload 532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 326 HP	Power HP 163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 - 9.2 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed 190 - 233 km/h	Max Speed 180 km/h
Torque 230 - 477 Nm	Torque 265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 100 - 240 kW	Power kW 120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity 1499 - 1998 cm3	Engine capacity 1969 cm3