BMW X1 vs Renault Arkana
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Renault Arkana
Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.
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…
Renault Arkana
Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
|
260 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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9,8 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
200 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
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105,3 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
132 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,8 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
|
480 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,72 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,57 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,82 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | CMF-B |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
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)
Renault Arkana
- Infotainment: freezes and lag
- Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Renault Arkana
- Striking coupé design
- Roomy boot (480–513 L)
- Efficient E-Tech hybrid available
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Renault Arkana
- Sloping roof limits rear headroom
- No diesel offered
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X1
89 for sale · from € 6.990
Renault Arkana
13 for sale · from € 11.390
Renault Arkana S line · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 15.890
Falcomotive
Falcomotive
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.490
Garage Sadi-Car
Garage Sadi-Car
Renault Arkana 1.3 TCe · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.999
Cool Vincent srl
Cool Vincent srl
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 21.499
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