BMW X1 U11 or Volvo XC40 I?

2022–present vs 2017–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X1 U11 4,505 mm, XC40 I 4,425 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: X1 U11 540 l, XC40 I 460 l.
Lowest consumption: X1 U11 0.9 l/100 km, XC40 I 5 l/100 km.
Power: X1 U11 100–240 kW, XC40 I 110–300 kW.
Standard equipment: X1 U11 41 items (Base), XC40 I 37 items (Momentum).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X1 U112022–present · 13 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC40 I2017–present · 4 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X1 U112022–presentno listings	Volvo XC40 I2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,500 mm–4,505 mm	Length4,425 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,863 mm
Height	Height1,616 mm–1,642 mm	Height1,652 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,692 mm	Wheelbase2,702 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance175 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance175 mm–211 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume490 l–540 l	Trunk volume452 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,560 kg–2,085 kg	Curb weight1,583 kg–2,188 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–54 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power100–240 kW (136–326 hp)	Power110–300 kW (150–408 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption0.9 l/100 km · xDrive30e	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · D3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · M35i xDrive	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · Recharge Twin
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim41 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · M Sport	Items in the top trim39 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort12 · 12
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 6
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
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 · Multimedia6 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety14 · 6
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—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X1 U11 or Volvo XC40 I?

Length: BMW X1 U11 4,505 mm, Volvo XC40 I 4,425 mm (a 80 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,692 vs 2,702 mm. Boot: 540 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X1 U11 or Volvo XC40 I?

The most frugal BMW X1 U11 uses 0.9 l/100 km (xDrive30e); the most frugal Volvo XC40 I 5 l/100 km (D3).

Which is more powerful — BMW X1 U11 or Volvo XC40 I?

The strongest BMW X1 U11 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (xDrive30e); the strongest Volvo XC40 I 300 kW (408 hp) (Recharge Twin).

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