BMW iX1 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
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 Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
Winner
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472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
Winner
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1.478 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
Winner
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2,65 m
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| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,45 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
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 Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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