8.4
2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i review
The new X1 has catapulted BMW from being a laggard in the segment to a leader, with the entry-level sDrive18i arguably the pick of the range.
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2022 BMW X1 vs 2024 Skoda Kamiq Comparison
BMW X1
Skoda Kamiq
2022 BMW
X1
vs
2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.4
8.0
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Based on the BMW X1 sDRIVE18i
Based on the Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
61L
287 to 439 km
50L
250 to 280 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$32,890 - $42,690
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent standard equipment
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- Engine is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Price is getting up there
- Some fiddly controls
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 150kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 330Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
