BMW X1 vs VW Polo – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

VW Polo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the BMW X1 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 21227 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 326 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X1 performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Polo tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 pulls noticeable stronger with 477 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 157 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 VW Polo is distinct lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X1 offers evident more room – 540 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 performs noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 475 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, BMW X1 barely noticeable takes the win – 500 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X1 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X1 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.