VinFast VF 7 Eco vs BMW iX1 eDrive20

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General Info

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €48300. Although the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

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 Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €48300
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €35891
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) 450 km 475 km
Range (GCC) 383 km 395 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 79 kWh 66.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75.3 kWh 64.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.09 km/kWh 6.11 km/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 2 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 0-100 km/h 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 310 Nm 247 Nm
0-100 km/h 10 s 8.3 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 170 km/h
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 4545 mm 4500 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2167 mm 2104 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1845 mm
Height 1636 mm 1616 mm
Wheelbase 2840 mm 2692 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the VinFast VF 7 Eco (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property VinFast VF 7 Eco BMW iX1 eDrive20
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2085 kg 1940 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) - Cargo Volume (Trunk) 490 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1495 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6.5
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