BMW iX1 vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the BMW iX1 and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the BMW iX1 and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW iX1, against 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW iX1 and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

Recalls on our record

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Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW iX1 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX1 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

Drivetrain

The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The BMW iX1 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX1 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.7kWh (BMW iX1) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX1) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 95mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the BMW iX1 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the BMW iX1 a 24L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX1 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $82 a year less for the Nissan ARIYA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX1) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW iX1), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX1: more power (230kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $77,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($888 a year against $970).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the BMW iX1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX1 ahead by 21 points), energy efficiency (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 11 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Nissan ARIYA costs about $82 less (18.5 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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