Compare the Volvo XC40 vs BMW X1
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40 comes down to what you prioritise behind the wheel. The X1 delivers plenty of fun on twisty roads, whereas the XC40 is no fun down a twisting country road, trading excitement for a composed, relaxed nature. Both cars accommodate adults well in the back, offering plenty of headroom for six-footers, though you get a bigger boot in the X1. Inside, neither car gets away without a bit of irritation, as both feature touchscreen systems that prove fiddly and distracting to use on the move.
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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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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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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.
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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 Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 443 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,432 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,440 mm x 1,938 mm x 1,658 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £455 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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| 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 2.0 B3P Auto | Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 163 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 443 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,432 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best |
| Length 4,440 mm | Length 4,505 mm |
| Width 1,938 mm | Width 1,845 mm |
| Height 1,658 mm | Height 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.7 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 11.7 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.