Global EV Comparison: BMW iX1 xDrive30 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…) has a starting price of €55500, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, India, China | Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €55500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €36945 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…).
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 417 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 375 km | 396 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66.5 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.7 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.8 km/kWh | 4.95 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 6.1 |
Charging
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…) maxes out at 128 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 128 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.9 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 239 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 320 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | 605 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 5.2 |
Dimensions
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…).
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4500 mm | 4655 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2104 mm | 2152 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1845 mm | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...), but the BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1200 kg, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2085 kg | 2135 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1495 l | 1580 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 24 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.5 | 6.8 |
