BMW iX1 vs Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 leads on 10–80% charge. The BMW iX1 leads on cargo space.
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
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX1BMW iX1EX40Volvo EX40
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.8 cu ft· 20%
- Power
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Torque- best on this row+128 lb-ft· 70%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX1 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | version: Twin Motor |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) |
| Drive | no data | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | no data | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Volvo EX40 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX1Volvo EX40
Range
79- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
4149Performance
3892Practicality
7160
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX1
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW iX1
- 319 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX40EX40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- BMW iX1
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW iX1
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX1
- 8.6 sversion not named
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW iX1 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (74)
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