Is the 2021 BMW X1 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 5checks
- Passes every check with data.
- Not enough data: off-road, worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X1 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 27.1 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the X1 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,400 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No data |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X1 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 9% of 137
Is the X1 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 62.9 in tall | 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 134 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X1 a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the X1 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the X1 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,039 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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