Compare the BMW X1 vs MG HS
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are choosing between the BMW X1 and the MG HS, their road manners show clear differences. Through corners, the X1 does not lean too much even in its normal comfort setting, whereas the body of the HS can lean quite a bit in bends. Around town, the BMW has suspension that is a touch firm, while the MG has pretty soft suspension that can handle bigger bumps at the expense of feeling a little uncontrolled. Out on twisty country roads, however, the steering in both cars gives you little idea or feel for what the front wheels are doing. Inside, you will find harder, scratchier plastics lower down in the cabins of both models. Practicality also brings a shared annoyance when expanding boot space, as you have to walk around or go round to the seats to fold them down in either car.
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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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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 Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 630 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,484 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) 4,670 mm x 1,890 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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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 sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 T-GDI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.4 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) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 630 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,670 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.3 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.