BMW iX1 xDrive30
0/5 (0)
$77,900
Kia EV6 Air
0/5 (0)
$72,660

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

iX1 xDrive30
Overview
EV6 Air
2022 - Present
Year
2021
64.8
Engine
84
—
Power
—
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

iX1 xDrive30
Specification
EV6 Air
64.8
Battery Capacity
84
66.5
Battery Capacity Gross
84
64.8
Battery Capacity Usable
—
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
400 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
582 km (WLTP)
18.1
Energy Consumption
15.9
230
Power
168
494
Torque
350
5.6
0–100 km/h
7.7
180
Top Speed
—
11
AC Charging Power
10.5
130
DC Fast Charging Power
350
Type-2
AC Connector
Type-2
Ccs2
DC Connector
Ccs2
10–80% in 29 min (130 kW DC maximum)
DC Charging
10–80% in 18 min
—
V2L
Yes
—
V2L Output
3.6
Yes
Heat Pump
—
Yes
One-Pedal Driving
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
AWD
Drive Type
RWD
—
Tyre Size
235 / 55 R19
—
Wheel Size
19
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
—
1200
Towing Capacity
1800
11.7
Turning Circle
—

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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iX1 xDrive30
Dimension
EV6 Air
4500
Length
4695
1845
Width
1890
1616
Height
—
2692
Wheelbase
2900
170
Ground Clearance
160
2085
Kerb Weight
2055
490
Boot Space
490
1495
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
—

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

iX1 xDrive30
Feature
EV6 Air
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BMW iX1 xDrive30

Pros

  • +Strong 230 kW performance
  • +Confident all-wheel drive
  • +Rapid 5.6-second acceleration
  • +Practical 490 litre boot
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety

Cons

  • −Range trails newer rivals
  • −130 kW charging is modest
  • −Heavy kerb weight
  • −Firm ride on larger wheels
  • −Costly options and servicing

Kia EV6 Air

Pros

  • +Excellent 582 km WLTP range
  • +Fast 350 kW DC charging
  • +Strong 1800 kg towing
  • +Efficient rear-wheel drive
  • +Long seven-year warranty

Cons

  • −Slower than GT-Line AWD
  • −No all-wheel drive
  • −Premium EV purchase price
  • −Large turning footprint
  • −Some premium features reserved for GT-Line

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: BMW iX1 xDrive30

System power around 230 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: Kia EV6 Air

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Kia EV6 Air

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: BMW iX1 xDrive30

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BMW iX1 xDrive30 if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia EV6 Air if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: BMW iX1 xDrive30 leads on performance, Kia EV6 Air leads on value and Kia EV6 Air leads on practicality.

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