BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tayron

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the BMW iX1 at 5 stars (2022) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the BMW iX1 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BMW iX1, against 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX1 stands out with heated front seats and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with ambient lighting. 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 Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW iX1 and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The BMW iX1 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 292mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the BMW iX1 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the BMW iX1 a 145L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg 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 BMW iX1's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.1 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 fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX1) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The BMW iX1: more power (230kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 345L).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $77,900) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,200kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the BMW iX1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW iX1 ahead by 26 points), technology (BMW iX1 ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the BMW iX1, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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