BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX40

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Volvo EX40 price starts at Rs. 49.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW iX1, priced at Rs. 52.40 Lakh. In terms of range, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge, while the EX40 delivers 592 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4 kWh battery producing 204bhp and the EX40 a 69 kWh battery producing 237.99bhp. If you're deciding between the iX1 and EX40, the EX40 is the better pick for affordability and range.

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iX1 vs EX40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Volvo EX40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 49.00 Lakh
Range 531 km/charge592 km/charge
Battery capacity 66.4 kWh69 kWh
Charging time 30Min-130kW-(10-80%)Not Available
Max power 204bhp237.99bhp
Top speed 175 Km/h180 Km/h

iX1 vs EX40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBVolvo EX40 E60 Plus
Rating
2 reviews
37 reviews
Brand Name BMW Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 49.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 204bhp 237.99bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Volvo EX40 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 F 235/50,R 255/45
Boot Space Not Available 414 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 175 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 94,788 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.21 Lakh iX1 Insurance Rs. 2.08 Lakh EX40 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Lithium-Ion
Motor Power
150 kW
238 hp
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
69 kWh
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
237.99bhp
Range
531 km/charge
592 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2205 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
28 Min 150 kW

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
4.9 Sec
Top Speed
175 Km/h
180 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-dimmed rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
414
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
414 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
175 mm
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play,
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
12
8
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Passenger airbag cut-off switch, Park assist, front, rear and sides, Lane Keeping Aid (speeds above 65 km/h.), Oncoming Lane Mitigation (Active between 60 and 140 km/h), Road Sign Information, ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat, Cross-traffic alert, Volvo Cars app, Google built-in, Interior motion sensor for alarm, Inclinaion sensor for alarm, Diode in front door,Tempered glass, side & rear windows, Collision Mitigation support rear, Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, curtains airbag
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
Volvo EX40
  • Arguably the best looking amongst its rivals, brilliant in-cabin experience, advanced radar-guided safety tech, refined petrol engine
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
Volvo EX40
  • On the expensive side of the spectrum, ride quality is a bit stiff, limited retail and service network

Is Volvo EX40 Better Than BMW IX1?

100% users have chosen Volvo EX40 over BMW iX1 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 46 users have also rated Volvo EX40 and BMW iX1 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW iX1 has out rated Volvo EX40 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor iX1 EX40
Mileage 3.5 5.0
Performance 3.2 5.0
Comfort 4.0 5.0
Maintenance 3.5 5.0
Safety 4.3 5.0
Features 4.7 5.0
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BMW iX1 Vs Volvo EX40 FAQs

Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX40?
BMW iX1 has out rated Volvo EX40 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX40?
The Volvo EX40 is cheaper than BMW iX1 by ₹3.40 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX40?
As per the users experiences the BMW iX1 has better performance.

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