Many regard the 2022 BMW X1 is being the quintessential SUV. Its turbocharged performance, exceptional transmission and nimble handling make it fun to drive. But what happens when it goes up against the 2022 Volvo XC40, a lovely sport utility vehicle with perky styling, dynamic powertrains and the option of a fully electric variant?
Design & Style
The Volvo XC40 has a very small footprint, which makes it ideal for urban areas which are too tight for larger SUVs. It has a number of distinctive styling cues, with a spacious cabin that features an elevated dashboard with nine inch displays and lovely black and beige seats. Those that are looking for something a bit flashier can upgrade to Oxide Red, which looks amazing. Visually, the BMW X1 shares some similarities with a minivan, and is almost just as spacious. The exterior sports large intakes with trim that is color matched, and the interior features controls which are neatly arranged in the central dash and are readily accessible. The seats look best in light colored leather.
Technology & Safety
The BMW X1 has done well in every crash test thrown at it, earning a 5 star NHTSA rating. It has automated emergency brakes, automatic lights with high beams, cruise control which is adaptive and lane departure notifications. The cabin is equipped with a host of luxuries, including windshield wipers that automatically detect rain and respond accordingly, powered seats, eight inch infotainment screens and Apple CarPlay.
The Volvo XC40 is well equipped with impact avoidance technology, including newly revised LED lights that auto dim when sensing traffic, emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring and outstanding outward vision, all of which earned it a five star rating from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. Luxuries within its cabin include audio from Harman Kardon, panoramic moonroof, driftwood inlays and comfortable leather seats.
Performance
The Volvo XC40 is outfitted with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 248 horsepower that has all-wheel drive. It is wedded to an automatic eight speed transmission. The BMW X1 answers with a turbo 4 of its own that is 2 liter and capable of generating 228 horsepower with 258 pounds of torque. It can accelerate from zero to sixty in just 6.6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
While both SUVs are well designed, the Volvo XC40 has an edge in safety features and accolades. Additionally, the BMW X1 has inadequate leg space for those sitting in the rear and its infotainment controller is clunky, making the XC40 the winner.
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