8.4
2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i review
The new X1 has catapulted BMW from being a laggard in the segment to a leader, with the entry-level sDrive18i arguably the pick of the range.
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James Wong
2022 BMW X1 vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
BMW X1
Volvo XC40
2022 BMW
X1
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
8.4
7.9
0.0
Based on the BMW X1 sDRIVE18i
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B4 DARK MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
61L
287 to 439 km
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$54,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, DIESEL TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 150kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5000 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 330Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1750 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 16.5 | 11.3 | |
