Compare the BMW X1 vs Jaecoo 8
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Jaecoo 8 is longer than the BMW X1, delivers more power, and can be had with a third row of seats, which the X1 cannot have. Inside, both lack physical buttons and rely on touchscreen controls that can be rather fiddly or awkward to use on the move. When cruising at speed on the motorway, you will notice a bit of wind noise in either car. Turn onto twisty roads and neither model gives you much steering feel for what the front wheels are doing. However, selecting sport mode in the X1 provides good body control without leaning too much, whereas putting the Jaecoo 8 into sport mode does not make too much difference to its body control.
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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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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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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 110 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 448 litres |
| 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) 4,820 mm x 1,930 mm x 1,710 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £115 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 size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four 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 1.5T SHS-P Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 3 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 34.46 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 110 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 448 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,820 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,930 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.5 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.