BMW X1 vs Lexus UX
Verdict
At near-identical money, these two front-driven C-segment SUVs split cleanly. The BMW X1 is the harder hitter: 201 hp and 300 Nm versus 169 hp and 205 Nm, a 7.6-second century sprint against 9.2 seconds, plus a 476-litre boot that more than doubles the Lexus UX’s 228 litres. It is also taller, with a longer wheelbase. The Lexus fights back on ownership cover and safety count, giving five years of warranty and eight airbags where the BMW has two years and six airbags.
Pick the BMW X1 if you want the stronger, quicker SUV, with 201 hp, 300 Nm, 7.6-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 476-litre boot.
Pick the Lexus UX if a five-year warranty and eight airbags matter more to you than acceleration and luggage space.
Key differences
- Power/torque: BMW X1 201 hp/300 Nm; Lexus UX 169 hp/205 Nm
- 0-100 km/h/top speed: BMW X1 7.6 s/236 km/h; Lexus UX 9.2 s/190 km/h
- Boot space: BMW X1 476 L; Lexus UX 228 L
- Size: BMW X1 4,500/1,845/1,642 mm; Lexus UX 4,495/1,840/1,520 mm
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 2,692 mm; Lexus UX 2,640 mm
- Warranty/airbags: BMW X1 2 years/6 airbags; Lexus UX 5 years/8 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,800 | RM 250,688✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 169 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s✓ | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h✓ | 190 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,642 mm | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 476 L✓ | 228 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 435✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X1
- Stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- Quicker 7.6 s 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 476-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Six airbags, not eight
UX
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Eight airbags
- Slightly larger 47-litre fuel tank
- Slower 9.2 s 0-100 km/h time
- Much smaller 228-litre boot
- Lower 169 hp and 205 Nm outputs
X1 vs UX FAQ
Is the BMW X1 or Lexus UX better?
The BMW X1 is better if performance and boot space matter: 201 hp, 300 Nm and 476 litres beat the Lexus UX’s 169 hp, 205 Nm and 228 litres. Choose the Lexus UX for its five-year warranty and eight airbags.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X1 costs RM250,800, while the Lexus UX costs RM250,688. The gap is RM112, so price should not decide this comparison; the real split is performance and boot space versus warranty and airbag count.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW X1 has the bigger boot by a wide margin: 476 litres versus 228 litres in the Lexus UX. It also has a longer 2,692 mm wheelbase against 2,640 mm.