BMW X1 vs BMW X2
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X1
Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
BMW X2
Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.
Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs sDrive20i · Petrol
| BMW X1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
|
192 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
|
280 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
|
7,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
226 km/h
|
227 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
118,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
Winner
|
146 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
Winner
|
6,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
|
470 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
|
1.355 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,67 m
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,36 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,82 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,51 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | BMW X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X1
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Engine mounts can wear early
- Cooling system needs checking
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47)
BMW X2
- Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
- EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
- Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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