BMW X1 vs Renault Austral
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern 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 Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| BMW X1 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
|
200 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
280 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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8,4 s
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| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
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128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
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108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
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430 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
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1.525 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,44 m
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4,51 m
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| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,83 m
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| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,62 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| 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 Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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First registration
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