Volkswagen T-Cross vs BMW X1 Comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross

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BMW X1

How they stack

2024 Volkswagen

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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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7.9

8.3

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Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross 85TFSI STYLE (RESTRICTED FEAT)

Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

40L

216 to 224 km

54L

351 to 421 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$29,850 - $40,990

$60,400 - $90,900

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Mature on-road manners
Well-packaged interior
Fetching in R-Line spec

Misses

Ticking options gets expensive
Missing driver assistance features
New model is less than a year away

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

Metallic Paint (+$600)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
Pearl Effect Paint (+$600)

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

Colours Available

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.

Reviews

7.9

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross review

There's a new one on the way, but the city-sized T-Cross remains a mature little city hopper if you can't wait for the facelifted model.

James Wong

8.3

2025 BMW X1 review

The last X1 was a strong seller, but not a class leader. The new model is a stronger package – and now has a proper performance option.

Scott Collie

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Gallery

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
999		1499 - 1998
Size (L)
1.0L		2.0L, 1.5L
Induction
TURBO 3		TURBO 4, TURBO 3
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
12		12 - 16
Power
85kW		115kW - 233kW
Power RPM
5000		4400 - 5750
Torque
200Nm		230Nm - 400Nm
Torque RPM
2000		1500 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5		9.5 - 11

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Volkswagen T-Cross vs BMW X1 Comparison