BMW iX1 vs Kia EV5
The Kia EV5 leads on cargo space. The BMW iX1 leads on battery warranty.
SUV
BMW iX1 eDrive20 (ab 03/26)
1 of 10 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · bmw.de
66/100#123 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
61/100#140 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX1BMW iX1EV5Kia EV5
- Range (WLTP)version: Long Range
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.7 cu ft· 16%
- Power
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Torque- best on this row+36 lb-ft· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: FWD | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | no data | version not named |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version not named |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX1 if
Pick the Kia EV5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX1Kia EV5
Range
7983Charging
4126Performance
3841Practicality
7180
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BMW iX1
- 319 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV5
- WLTPversion: Long Range
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW iX1
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- BMW iX1
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX1
- 8.6 sversion not named
- Kia EV5
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW iX1 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (89)
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