BMW X1 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable 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 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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
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1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d 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 Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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