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.

Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Golf Variant's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf Variant according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

How fast can the VW Golf Variant go?

The VW Golf Variant reaches up to 250 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the VW Golf Variant?

Depending on configuration, up to 611 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the VW Golf Variant?

Overall, the VW Golf Variant is 4631 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1487 mm high.

BMW X1 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

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

X1

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 Golf Variant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X1 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant has a minimal edge – offering 333 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW X1 tops out at 233 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X1 pulls slightly stronger with 477 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 57 Nm difference.

X1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is to a small extent lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more room – 611 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs barely noticeable better – up to 1642 L, which is about 97 L more than the BMW X1.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant slight takes the win – 547 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X1 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Reviews BMW X1

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Costs and Consumption
Price 38200 - 55500 £	Price 26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 7.7 L	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 8.2 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 114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 47 - 54 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Estate
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1575 - 1935 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity 490 - 540 L	Trunk capacity 611 L
Length 4500 mm	Length 4631 - 4651 mm
Width 1845 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1630 - 1642 mm	Height 1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity 1495 - 1545 L	Max trunk capacity 1624 - 1642 L
Payload 490 - 500 kg	Payload 489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 326 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 - 9.2 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed 190 - 233 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 250 km/h
Torque 230 - 477 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 100 - 240 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 1499 - 1998 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3