VinFast VF 7 Eco vs BMW iX1 eDrive20

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General Info

While the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) is announced, but not yet in production.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture Vietnam Germany, India, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability USA EU
Price USA (New) $37000 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 5.4 6.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) has a larger battery, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Range (WLTP) 280 mi 295 mi
Range (GCC) 238 mi 245 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 79 kWh 66.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75.3 kWh 64.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.6 kWh/100 mi 26.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.16 mi/kWh 3.79 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 7.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) can charge at up to 128 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 128 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.4 5.8

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 182 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.6 s 8 s
Top Speed 93 mph 106 mph
Performance Score 3 3.3

Dimensions

The VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…).

The VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Length 111.8 in 177.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 85.3 in 82.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.4 in 72.6 in
Height 64.4 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 111.8 in 106 in

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1653 lb, whereas the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4597 lb 4276 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) - Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 52.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6.5
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