Compare the BMW X1 vs Volvo EX30
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you need practicality, the longer BMW X1 has a clear edge over the Volvo EX30, offering a bigger boot and more space with the back seats folded. On twistier roads, the X1 does not lean too much even in its normal comfort setting, whereas the EX30 leans quite a bit if you drive it like a sports car. Out on the motorway, both cars produce some wind and tyre noise, though in the Volvo it is nothing to complain about while the BMW picks up tyre roar on larger wheels. Inside, you will find scratchier plastics lower down in each cabin, sitting around your legs in the X1 and on the lower dashboard and door trims in the EX30.
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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 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 318 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,000 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) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 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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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 51 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 200kW P5 51kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size Electric • 272 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 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 51 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) 318 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.2 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.