Compare the BMW X1 vs Kia EV3
AI generated from our expert reviews
When cruising on the motorway, both the BMW X1 and the Kia EV3 produce some wind noise, though it is not obtrusive in the Kia. Inside, you may find that the infotainment menus can be a little overwhelming to use in the BMW, just as the Kia has dozens of menus that can be a bit intimidating at first. The two cars diverge when you head onto twistier tarmac: all X1 models are good fun on a twisty road, whereas the sensible EV3 is not much fun on a twisty road. Rear-seat flexibility is another point of difference. In the BMW, you can slide the rear bench to give you either more legroom or boot space, whereas the rear seats in the Kia do not slide or recline.
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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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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) Best | Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) |
| 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) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 500 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 58.3 kWh |
| 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 sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size Electric • 201 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 58.3 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 Best | Boot (seats up) 460 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,310 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,850 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase — |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.4 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.