Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X1

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $65,950 before on-road costs, while the BMW X1 opens at $61,800. That makes the BMW X1 the more affordable entry point by $4,150.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $72,545 and $67,980 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X1 by roughly $4,845 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW X1 gets a 10.7-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the BMW X1. The BMW X1 counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets leather upholstery while the BMW X1 offers sensatec synthetic leather.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

The BMW X1 responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 230Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 4,914mm long on a 2,964mm wheelbase, 414mm longer than the BMW X1 at 4,500mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 540L in the BMW X1, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 527L advantage.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 1,700kg. That 1,113kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $1,853/year for the BMW X1. That is a $969 annual difference in favour of the BMW X1.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $1,853 (BMW X1). The BMW X1 saves you roughly $969 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X1). Both match on warranty length.