Car Buyer's Guide

BMW X1 vs Mazda MX-5

BMW X1

BMW X1

sDrive20i xLine

Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5

Verdict

The X1 has a 73% bigger boot, the X1 is about 14% cheaper, while the X1 is 10% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM252,800RM294,154
Body typeSUVConvertible
SegmentC-SegmentSports Car
AssemblyCKDCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM439RM379
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity1,998 cc1,998 cc
Horsepower201 hp181 hp
Torque300 Nm205 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore82 mm83.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.113
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Manual
Transmission NameSteptronic Dual-clutch6MT-LSD
Gears76
Transmission ManufacturerGetragMazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.6 seconds
Rated Economy7.2 L/100 km
Top Speed236 km/h220 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,500 mm3,915 mm
Width1,845 mm1,735 mm
Height1,642 mm1,235 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,310 mm
Weight1,119 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres45 litres
Doors52
Seats52
Boot Space476 litres130 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19205/45R17
Rear Tyre245/45R19205/45R17
Spare TyreSpace Saver
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QBridgestone Potenza S001
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels17" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels17" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsFront, front-side, rearDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point2 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on Passenger Seat
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyWarning Only
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsManual Adjustment
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
SunroofPower-folding Retractable Hard-top
Power Sockets2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear1 front, 2 USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear1 front
Audio10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android AutoMazda Connect Infotainment System with 8.8" Display, Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 9-speaker Bose Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless EntryKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Auto ParkingParking Assistant
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Power DoorNo
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Extended3 years

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.

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