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Renault Austral vs BMW iX1 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 42,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or BMW iX1?

Renault Austral vs BMW iX1: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Austral is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the BMW iX1 costs 42,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,428 £.

iX1

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 BMW iX1 offers visibly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX1 delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 224 Nm more.

Austral

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is visibly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers marginally more boot space – 527 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX1 carries barely more – 495 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX1 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.

from £42,300
iX1

BMW iX1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 313 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 466 - 514 km
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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Reviews Renault Austral

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BMW iX1

The BMW iX1 wraps BMW's electric ambition into a compact SUV package that feels unexpectedly premium, with sharp handling and a crisp, modern cabin that keeps the driver in charge. It's ideal for buyers who want a stylish, quiet daily driver with useful practicality and tech-savvy touches — plus enough character to make the commute feel less like a chore and more like a short joyride.

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Reviews BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Delightful driver's car. Light-footed, quick, silent and sporty.
If the range could be improved, it would be absolutely top.
You do have to buy a few option packs to make it fun — expect to pay around 70 grand.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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