Is the 2025 BMW X1 a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Good buy: 8 rivals beat it on all four.
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 | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 50% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 6% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 8 beat it on all four |
- 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 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.7 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the X1 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,350 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 177.2 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X1 a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 10% of 151
Is the X1 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 64.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X1 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 50% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive28i AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X1 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 6% below cars like it.
- Price, xDrive28i AWD
- $41,350
- Predicted price
- $43,766
- Gap
- -$2,416 (-6%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X1 a good buy?
No. 8 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 M35i AWD | $50,800 | 12.3 cents | 46.8 cu ft | 313 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | $40,995 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 325 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD | $43,770 | 6.0 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| VinFast VF8 Eco AWD | $46,000 | 7.8 cents | 48.4 cu ft | 349 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD | $48,995 | 5.6 cents | 64.2 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV RS RWD | $49,900 | 6.0 cents | 59.1 cu ft | 365 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Preferred | $49,945 | 11.5 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 323 hp |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE AWD | $50,150 | 5.4 cents | 58.5 cu ft | 320 hp |
Compared with 1,188 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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