Is the 2026 BMW X1 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Off-road: 8.1 in clearance. Top 53% of 173.
- Good buy: 6 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 | No | 8.1 in, top 53% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.7 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the X1 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,200 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 177.2 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | 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 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 7% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X1 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.1 in clearance. Top 53% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive28i AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X1 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% below cars like it.
- Price, xDrive28i AWD
- $43,200
- Predicted price
- $43,770
- Gap
- -$570 (-1%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X1 a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i AWD | $43,200 | 11.4 cents | 57.2 cu ft | 241 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid LE | $32,210 | 9.8 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Subaru Trailseeker Premium AWD | $39,995 | 4.9 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD | $40,795 | 5.8 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 325 hp |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE AWD | $41,000 | 5.4 cents | 58.5 cu ft | 320 hp |
| Honda Prologue EX AWD | $42,000 | 5.8 cents | 57.7 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Subaru Solterra Limited XT AWD | $42,895 | 4.9 cents | 63.5 cu ft | 338 hp |
Compared with 1,110 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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