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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
XUV3XO
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
iX1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Model Introduced Year
2023
Not Available
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Current local listing
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Length
4500 mm
3990 mm
Width
1845 mm
1821 mm
Height
1616 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
-
Payload Capacity
570 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
981 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
928 mm
-
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
230 kW
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
42
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front parking sensors
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree surround view system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
2
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1255000
259999
Starting Price Zar
1255000
259999
Spec
iX1
XUV3XO
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and XUV3XO 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: iX1 95 vs XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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.
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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 21 points
iX1 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XUV3XO.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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