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BMW - iX1 VS Volkswagen - Golf

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BMW - iX1 VS Volkswagen - Golf

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:56 p.m.

Details	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Brand	BMW	Volkswagen
Model	iX1	Golf
Generation	iX1 (U11)	Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024)
Modification	20 66.5 kWh (204 Hp) eDrive	1.5 eTSI (116 Hp) Mild Hybrid DSG
Start Of Production	September, 2023	April, 2024

Performance

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	8.6 sec	None
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	8.6 sec	None
Max Speed	170 km/h, Electronically limited 105.63 mph	203 km/h 126.14 mph

Body & Dimensions

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Body Type	SAV	Station wagon (estate)
Seats	5	5
Doors	5	5
Length	4500 mm 177.17 in.	4631 mm 182.32 in.
Width	1845 mm 72.64 in.	1789 mm 70.43 in.
Width Including Mirrors	2104 mm 82.83 in.	2073 mm 81.61 in.
Height	1616 mm 63.62 in.	1487 mm 58.54 in.
Wheelbase	2692 mm 105.98 in.	2669 mm 105.08 in.
Front Track	1592 mm 62.68 in.	1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in.
Rear Track	1593 mm 62.72 in.	1503-1519 mm 59.17 - 59.8 in.
Front Overhang	875 mm 34.45 in.	None
Rear Overhang	933 mm 36.73 in.	None
Ride Height Ground Clearance	170 mm 6.69 in.	None

Fuel Consumption

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Fuel Type	Electricity	Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Powertrain Architecture	BEV (Electric Vehicle)	MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Drivetrain Architecture	One electric motor drives front wheels.	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Front Suspension	Spring Strut	Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link suspension	None
System Power	204 Hp	None
System Torque	250 Nm 184.39 lb.-ft.	None
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	1 gears, automatic transmission	7 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Brakes

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Electric Steering	Electric Steering
Tires Size	205/65 R17	205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Wheel Rims Size	7.5J x 17	6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Gross Battery Capacity	66.5 kWh	None
Battery Technology	Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Location	Below the floor	None
Type 2 Ac Mennekes Sae J3068 Iec 62196 2	Rear right	None
Electric Motor Power	204 Hp	18 Hp
Electric Motor Torque	250 Nm 184.39 lb.-ft.	None
Electric Motor Location	Front axle, Transverse	Front, Transverse
Electric Motor Type	Synchronous	None
Net Usable Battery Capacity	64.78 kWh	None
All Electric Range Wltp	430-475 km 267.19 - 295.15 mi	None
Average Energy Consumption Wltp	15.4-17.2 kWh/100 km 24.78 - 27.68 kWh/100 mi 136 - 122 MPGe 6.5 - 5.8 km/kWh 4 - 3.6 mi/kWh	None
Ccs Type 2 Dc Sae J3068 Iec 62196 3	Rear right	None

Weight & Capacity

Specs	BMW - iX1	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	9.1 kg/Hp, 109.4 Hp/tonne	11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.5 kg/Nm, 134 Nm/tonne	6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1865 kg 4111.62 lbs.	1328 kg 2927.74 lbs.
Max Weight	2435 kg 5368.26 lbs.	1940 kg 4276.97 lbs.
Max Load	570 kg 1256.63 lbs.	612 kg 1349.23 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	490 l 17.3 cu. ft.	611 l 21.58 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1495 l 52.8 cu. ft.	1642 l 57.99 cu. ft.
Permitted Towbar Download	75 kg 165.35 lbs.	80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Battery Weight	426 kg 939.17 lbs.	None
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	750 kg 1653.47 lbs.	1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.