Compare the BMW iX3 vs BMW iX1
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these electric BMW SUVs comes down to space and road manners. Being the longer car, the BMW iX3 goes further on a charge, charges faster and can tow more. It also has a bigger boot than the BMW iX1, with more room when the rear seats are folded. Inside, both feature responsive touchscreens, but the iX3 provides generous rear kneeroom, whereas tall adults will find themselves a little light on legroom in the back of the iX1. On the motorway, both cars isolate you nicely from tyre noise. However, on twisty roads, the iX3 feels nimble and agile, while the iX1 does not feel as nimble as smaller BMWs should. Around town, the iX3’s suspension does a decent job of soaking up speed bumps, whereas the iX1 feels all too jiggly over them.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 490 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,750 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,495 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,782 mm x 1,895 mm x 1,635 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,500 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,616 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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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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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 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 66.5 kWh |
| Drive type Rear 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 238kW eDrive40 87kWh Auto | Engine name 150kW eDrive20 65kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 324 BHP | Engine size Electric • 204 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.6 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 86.9 kWh Best | Battery size 66.5 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) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 490 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,750 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,495 litres |
| Length 4,782 mm | Length 4,500 mm |
| Width 1,895 mm | Width 1,845 mm |
| Height 1,635 mm | Height 1,616 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.9 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 12.1 m | Turning circle 11.9 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.