Compare the BMW X1 vs Ford Explorer
AI generated from our expert reviews
When you are driving around town, both the BMW X1 and the Ford Explorer have light steering that helps with manoeuvring, and on twisty roads both reward you with direct steering. Visibility shows a noticeable contrast. You get decent all-round visibility in the X1, with its large wing mirrors and rear window helping especially, whereas the view out of the back of the Explorer is not good thanks to a very narrow rear window. There is also a difference in rear passenger comfort. In the X1, tall adults will not struggle for legroom at any position. Headroom in the Explorer is pretty good, but taller passengers may struggle for knee room.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 58 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,468 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,871 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,639 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.0 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.