BMW X1 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X1

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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

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Overview

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
Selected trim	xDrive28i	SE
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	electric
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	1-speed direct drive
Engine type	gas	electric
Model year	2026	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
MSRP	$42,800	$32,975 (best)
Lowest listing price	$48,347 (best)	—
Median listing price	$49,862 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$52,887 (best)	—
For sale now	6 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
Combined MPG	28 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	24 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	—
Combined MPGe	—	116 MPGe (best)
Electric range	—	261 mi (best)
Battery capacity	—	48 kWh (best)
240V charge time	—	6.7 hr (best)
Fuel tank	14.3 gal (best)	—

Performance

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
Horsepower	241 hp (best)	133 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft (best)	188 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L (best)	—
Cylinders	I4	—

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	57.2 cu ft	64.7 cu ft (best)
Payload	994 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,750 lbs	3,571 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	5.9 in
Wheelbase	106 in (best)	104.7 in
Length	177.2 in (best)	171.5 in
Width	72.6 in (best)	71.9 in
Height	64.6 in (best)	62 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X1xDrive28i	Hyundai Kona ElectricSE
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X1	Hyundai Kona Electric
1	xDrive28i $42,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SE $32,975 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	M35i $51,900 MSRP	SEL $36,975 MSRP
3	—	N Line $38,375 MSRP
4	—	Limited $41,150 MSRP

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