For This is the most economical X1, averaging almost 55mpg.
Against This version has just two-wheel drive, so lacks the ultimate versatility of the xDrive models.
We don't think you really need 4WD in an X1, so this - the cheapest model in the range - is our favourite.
Whether you consider the BMW X1 good value depends on how you look at it. Plenty of hatchbacks provide more space and similar performance for a lot less money, but if you judge it as an affordable pseudo-4x4, the X1 looks reasonably priced.
Rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) and four-wheel-drive (xDrive) models are available, and BMW reckons at least half of buyers will go for the lower running costs of the sDrive models.
Of the three engines, the mid-range 20d looks to provide the best compromise between power and running costs. The 18d is maybe a touch meagre for this sort of car, while the 23d’s performance needs to be weighed against much higher emissions and fuel consumption.
You get lots of equipment as standard, but this is the kind of car where buyers are likely to be drawn towards glitzy options such as a reversing camera, adaptive headlights and a panoramic glass sunroof. Beyond that, BMW offers a range of servicing packages that are well worth a look.
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