Car Buyer's Guide

BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40

BMW X1

BMW X1

sDrive20i xLine

Volvo XC40

Volvo XC40

B5 Ultimate

Verdict

The XC40 is 24% more powerful, the X1 uses 6% less fuel, while the X1 is about 6% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the XC40 has over the X1

AlarmAirbag Disable FunctionFront FoglampsTiptronic

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

X1 4,500 × 1,845 × 1,642 mm · wheelbase 2,692 mmXC40 4,425 × 1,863 × 1,658 mm · wheelbase 2,702 mm
1,6424,500 mmWheelbase 2,692 mm1,6584,425 mmWheelbase 2,702 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM252,800✓RM268,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM439RM428✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM2,580/mo✓RM2,745/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM6,886✓RM7,304
Fuel / year (est.)RM2,866✓RM3,065
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM14.33✓RM15.32
5-year running costs (est.)RM50,954✓RM53,982
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,998 cc1,969 cc
Horsepower201 hp at 5,000 rpm263 hp at 5,500 rpm✓
Torque300 Nm at 1,500 rpm390 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke82 mm × 94.6 mm82 mm × 93.2 mm
Compression Ratio11.110.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Conventional Automatic
Transmission NameSteptronic Dual-clutchGeartronic Automatic Transmission
Gears78
Transmission ManufacturerGetrag—
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.6 seconds6.4 seconds✓
Rated Economy7.2 L/100 km✓7.7 L/100 km
Top Speed236 km/h✓180 km/h
Co2—50 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,500 mm4,425 mm
Width1,845 mm1,863 mm
Height1,642 mm1,658 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,702 mm
Weight—1,875 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres49 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space476 litres✓460 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19235/50R19
Rear Tyre245/45R19235/50R19
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QMichelin e-Primacy
Wiper Blade (Driver)26 inch24 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)16 inch20 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)—14 inch
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-Link
Front Wheels19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Rear Wheels19" V-spoke style 867 Bicolour Light Alloy Wheels19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—Sport Chassis
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars5 stars
ANCAP—5 stars
Safety
Airbags6 (Front, front-side, rear)7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function—✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsPower safety lock for rear door
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlySteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED ProjectorLED Reflectors
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear Vents
Power Sockets2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear2 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio10.7" BMW Operating System 8 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto9" Portrait Android Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push button
LocksKeyless EntryKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control
Tiptronic—✓
Paddle Shift✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Auto ParkingParking AssistantYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Power DoorNo—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited—
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years✓
Warranty Extended3 years—
Warranty Notes—8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty

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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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X1 vs XC40 FAQ

Which has the better warranty?

The XC40 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the X1. XC40: 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty.

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