Compare the BMW X1 vs Renault 4 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
The BMW X1 is longer than the Renault 4 E-Tech, and it offers practical advantages including a bigger boot and more room with the rear seats folded down. Tall adults will not struggle for headroom and legroom in the back of the BMW at any seat position, whereas adults in the back of the Renault will probably start feeling cramped on long journeys. Both cars provide decent all-round visibility. When cruising on the motorway, wind and road noise never becomes a problem in the Renault, but you can get some wind noise in the X1, along with tyre roar from larger wheels. Head onto a twisty road and all X1 models are good fun, whereas the Renault 4 never feels particularly fun.
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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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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 Hatchbacks |
| 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 375 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,149 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) 4,144 mm x 1,808 mm x 1,552 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 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 52 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 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size Electric • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| 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 8.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 52 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) 375 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,149 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,144 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,808 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,552 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.8 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.