Volvo EX40 vs BMW iX1

Should you buy Volvo EX40 or BMW iX1? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Volvo EX40 price starts at Rs 56.10 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and BMW iX1 price starts at Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

EX40 Vs iX1

Key Highlights	Volvo EX40	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.60,89,750^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Range (km)	418	531
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78 kw	64.8
Charging Time	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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Volvo EX40
Rs57.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
E80 ultimate
56.10 - 57.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	E80 ultimate	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.60,89,750^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,15,911/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,41,850	Rs.1,86,150
User Rating	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews	4.4 Based on 16 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.87/km	₹ 1.22/km

Basic Information

E80 ultimate

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.60,89,750^*

Rs.51,35,150^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,15,911/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.97,732/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,41,850

Rs.1,86,150

User Rating

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

4.4

Based on 16 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.87/km

₹ 1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78	64.8
Motor Type	-	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	408bhp	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	660Nm	250Nm
Range (km)	418 km	531 km
Battery Warranty	8 Years or 160000 km	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	-	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	-	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	28 Min 150 kW	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Yes	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Charging Options	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC	11kW AC & 130kW DC
Charger Type	15 A Wall Box	-
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

64.8

Motor Type

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	180	175

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

180

175

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.9 s	8.6 s
Tyre Size	F 235/50,R 255/45	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4425	4616
Width (mm)	1873	1845
Height (mm)	1651	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	2923	2800
Front Tread (mm)	1570	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2205	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	414	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Key Band	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died 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	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackCloud Blue Black Roof+1 MoreEX40 Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	F 235/50,R 255/45	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx Black+1 MoreEX40 Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	13	12
Additional Features	12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volvo EX40
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive
BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality

Volvo EX40
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price
BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Volvo EX40 and BMW iX1?

A ) Volvo EX40 price starts at ₹ 56.10 Lakh & BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW iX1 is cheaper between these two cars.

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