BMW X1 vs Volvo EX40

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Volvo EX40 price starts at Rs. 49.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X1, priced at Rs. 50.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the X1 returns a claimed 16.35 kmpl, while the EX40 offers a claimed 592 km/charge. On the performance front, the X1 uses a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm and the EX40 a 69kWh battery producing 237.99bhp. If you're deciding between the X1 and EX40, the X1 is the better pick for top speed, while the EX40 stands out for affordability.

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X1 vs EX40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X1Volvo EX40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 50.90 LakhRs. 49.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 16.35 kmpl592 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1499 cc69 kWh
Max power / Motor 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm237.99bhp
Top speed 219 Km/h180 Km/h

X1 vs EX40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X1 sDrive18i M SportVolvo EX40 E60 Plus
Rating
49 reviews
37 reviews
Brand Name BMW Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 50.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 49.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm 237.99bhp
No Of Cylinders 3 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Steptronic 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Volvo EX40 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 F 235/50,R 255/45
Boot Space 500 Liters 414 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 175 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 98,464 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 94,788 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X1 Insurance EX40 Insurance
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Displacement
1499 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-Ion
Engine Type
B38 turbo I3
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
238 hp
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
69 kWh
Max Power
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
237.99bhp
Range
Not Available
592 km/charge
Max Torque
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
3
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed Steptronic
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2205 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
No
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
28 Min 150 kW

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
9.2 Sec
4.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
51 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
219 Km/h
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
16.35 Kmpl
Not Available

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

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
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
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
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
Not Available
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
414 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
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
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
175 mm
Length*Width*Height
4447*1821*1598 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
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
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
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,
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
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
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
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
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
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
9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
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
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
BMW Connected
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volvo EX40
  • Arguably the best looking amongst its rivals, brilliant in-cabin experience, advanced radar-guided safety tech, refined petrol engine
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 X1?

50% users have chosen Volvo EX40 over BMW X1 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 107 users have also rated Volvo EX40 and BMW X1 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Volvo EX40 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But BMW X1 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 X1 EX40
Mileage 3.5 4.5
Performance 3.2 4.9
Comfort 4.0 4.9
Maintenance 3.5 4.2
Safety 4.3 5.0
Features 4.7 4.4
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Which car is best between BMW X1 vs Volvo EX40?
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Volvo EX40 is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 vs Volvo EX40?
The Volvo EX40 is cheaper than BMW X1 by ₹1.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 vs Volvo EX40?
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 has better performance.

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