For This is the most economical four-wheel drive X1 to run, as well as the cheapest to buy.

Against Opting for the xDrive model rather than the sDrive hikes up running costs.

BMW X1 Crossover

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

For what the X1 is, we think the sDrive version makes more sense to buy.

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Key facts

0–60mph
10.1 secs
Top speed
121 mph
Average mpg
49.6
Tank range
665 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.

Reader test team says:

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr

I have owned this car since march and find it…

David O'Brian

4 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 20d SE 5dr

Great car! We've owned this now for 3 months and…

Kenneth Dickie

4 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover sDrive 18d SE 5dr

What a disappointment. It seems that BMW rushed…

Geoff Robins

1 out of 5 stars

BMW X1 Crossover xDrive 18d SE 5dr

Having owned BMW's for my last four cars I have to…

Huw Thomas

5 out of 5 stars
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