BMW iX1 vs Renault Captur
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX1
Pick the iX1 for zero-emission driving in a practical compact premium SUV with modern iDrive tech and a punchy xDrive30.
Best engine: The xDrive30 (313 hp, dual motor).
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Pick this one if…
Renault Captur
Pick the Captur for a practical, flexible city SUV with a clever sliding rear bench.
Best engine: The 1.0 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — or the E-Tech hybrid for town.
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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100 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
180 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
115 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,0 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
Winner
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422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
|
1.500 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
Winner
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2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,80 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | 0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX1
- Software/iDrive (early OS8/OS9 builds)
- Integrated brake system (IBS) recall (2022–2024)
- 12V battery can drain when parked
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
BMW iX1
- Zero-emission and brisk in traffic thanks to instant torque
- Practical compact SUV with adult rear seats and a 490 L boot
- Quiet, refined ride, typically electric
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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