Dongfeng 007 vs BMW iX1

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
BMW iX1 in South Africa

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,255,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 230 kW 🔧 494 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs BMW iX1: the short answer

007 and iX1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

007 starts ZAR 510,100 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · iX1 from ZAR 1,210,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 iX1
Maximum Power 007400 kW iX1230 kW
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm iX1494 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable iX1Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l iX1Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 0070 mm iX1190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

iX1

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

iX1

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 iX1
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation Current South African generation Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History Current launch specification The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan Premium SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan Car
Spec 007 iX1
Length 4880 mm 4500 mm
Width 1895 mm 1845 mm
Height 1460 mm 1616 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 490 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 2580 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 570 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 981 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 928 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and iX1 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs iX1 95.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs iX1 90.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs iX1 92.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs iX1 64.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs iX1 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

iX1 leads by 2 points

007 and iX1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 85 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 69% source coverage
85
#1 Evidence leader

iX1

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 95 Check Practicality 64
Performance 95
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 64
Leads by 2 points
83
#2

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +5 Efficiency Level Safety iX1 +4 Practicality iX1 +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

iX1

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 64/100

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW iX1 leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 83 pts for 007

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, 007 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs iX1 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.