BMW X1 E84 or Volvo XC60 I?

2009–2015 vs 2008–2017 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X1 E84 4,477 mm, XC60 I 4,628 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: X1 E84 420 l, XC60 I 495 l.
Lowest consumption: X1 E84 4.5 l/100 km, XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: X1 E84 85–225 kW, XC60 I 120–158 kW.
Standard equipment: X1 E84 25 items (Base), XC60 I 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: X1 E84 from €5,450 (1 listing); no XC60 I is listed right now.

BMW X1 E842009–2015 · 22 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, Sport LineSpecifications →1 listing from €5,450 →

Volvo XC60 I2008–2017 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X1 E842009–20151 listing · from €5,450	Volvo XC60 I2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,454 mm–4,477 mm	Length4,628 mm
Width	Width1,798 mm	Width1,891 mm
Height	Height1,545 mm	Height1,713 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,774 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance194 mm	Ground clearance230 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l	Trunk volume495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,750 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines22	Number of engines4
Power	Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)	Power120–158 kW (163–215 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · sDrive20d EfficientDynamics	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · xDrive35i	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · D5 AWD
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · M Sport	Items in the top trim39 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,450	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X1 E84 or Volvo XC60 I?

Length: Volvo XC60 I 4,628 mm, BMW X1 E84 4,477 mm (a 151 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,774 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 495 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X1 E84 or Volvo XC60 I?

The most frugal BMW X1 E84 uses 4.5 l/100 km (sDrive20d EfficientDynamics); the most frugal Volvo XC60 I 4.5 l/100 km (2.0 D4).

Which is more powerful — BMW X1 E84 or Volvo XC60 I?

The strongest BMW X1 E84 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (xDrive35i); the strongest Volvo XC60 I 158 kW (215 hp) (D5 AWD).

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