BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX30
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWiX1 | VolvoEX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2022 | June 2023 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 201–308 bhp | 268–422 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 5.6–8.6 s | 3.6–5.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 106–112 mph | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | eDrive20: front motor, 150 kW (204 hp); xDrive30: two motors, 230 kW (313 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | P5: single rear motor, 200 kW (272 hp); P8 AWD: two motors, 315 kW (428 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 250 Nm (eDrive20), 494 Nm (xDrive30) | 343 Nm (P5), 543 Nm (P8 AWD) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (eDrive20) or all-wheel drive (xDrive30) | Rear-wheel drive (P5) or all-wheel drive (P8) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 286–318 miles (better) | 209.4–303.9 miles |
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | 51–69 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 130 kW | 150–175 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP: eDrive20 Sport 297–318 miles, xLine 288–313, M Sport 283–312, Shadow Edition 283–308; xDrive30 xLine 269–289, M Sport 265–288, Shadow Edition 265–286 | WLTP combined up to 209.4 miles (P5), 303.9 miles (P5 Long Range), 279.6 miles (P8 AWD); city up to 274, 410.1 and 367.2 miles |
| Charging | 64.7 kWh usable battery (BMW UK press information; current technical page lists 65–65.2 kWh capacity); DC up to 130 kW, 10–80% in 29 minutes; AC 11 kW (6.5 hours) or optional 22 kW (3.75 hours) | Nominal battery energy 51 kWh (P5) or 69 kWh (Long Range, P8); 10–80% in 26 minutes at 150 kW DC (P5) or 28 minutes at 175 kW DC; 0–100% on 3-phase 16 A AC in 6 or 8 hours |
| Efficiency | 3.9–4.3 miles/kWh (eDrive20), 3.6–4 miles/kWh (xDrive30), WLTP combined | 26.7–28.2 kWh/100 miles (WLTP combined) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 490 litres (better) | 318 litres |
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,840 kg |
| Boot | 490 litres, 1,495 litres with the rear seats folded | 318 litres with the rear seats up (400 litres maximum), 1,000 litres with the seats folded; 7-litre front storage |
| Towing | 750 kg braked (eDrive20), 1,200 kg (xDrive30) | Up to 1,000 kg (P5) or 1,600 kg (P5 Long Range, P8 AWD) |
| Size | 4,500 mm long, 1,845 mm wide (2,104 mm with mirrors), 1,616 mm high; 2,692 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,940 kg (eDrive20) or 2,085 kg (xDrive30) | 4,233 mm long, 1,838 mm wide (2,032 mm with mirrors), 1,550 mm high; 2,650 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,840–1,960 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2024); adult occupant 88%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 79%, safety assist 80% |
