2022 Kia Seltos vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison

    Kia Seltos

    BMW X1

    2022 Kia
    Seltos
    vs
    2024 BMW
    X1
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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    7.9
    8.3
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    Based on the Kia Seltos GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE)
    Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    340 to 380 km
    54L
    351 to 421 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $60,400 - $90,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smartly laid-out interior
    • Improved eight-speed automatic
    • Impressive infotainment displays
    Misses
    • Infuriating safety systems
    • Awkward turbocharged engine
    • Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Grown-up, spacious interior
    • Packs a punch in a straight line
    • Interior tech is mostly excellent
    Misses
    • Big price jump over xDrive20i
    • Gets a bit busy over rough roads
    • Interior technology can still be fiddly

    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

    • Premium Paint (+$520)
    • Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,800)

    Colours Available

    There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.

    Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

    The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:

    • Black Sapphire
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Portimao Blue
    • Sanremo Green
    • Cape York Green
    • Utah Orange

    BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1591 - 19991499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4TURBO 4, TURBO 3
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    110kW - 146kW115kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    6000 - 62004400 - 5750
    Torque
    180Nm - 265Nm230Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 45001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 12.59.5 - 11

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