Compare the BMW 1 Series vs BMW X1
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are choosing between these two, practicality is a clear differentiator. The BMW X1 has a bigger boot than the BMW 1 Series, alongside more room with the back seats folded down. Tall adults will not struggle for headroom or legroom in the X1, whereas rear headroom can prove a bit tight for taller adults in the 1 Series. On twisty roads, both cars minimise body lean when cornering. Inside, you will find that the touchscreen climate controls in both models are fiddly and irritating to use on the move.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,135 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,361 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,459 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 120 Step Auto | Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 156 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 300 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,135 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best |
| Length 4,361 mm | Length 4,505 mm |
| Width 1,800 mm | Width 1,845 mm |
| Height 1,459 mm | Height 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.