2014 BMW X1

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Rating7.7

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Subcompact SUV
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$30,900 - $38,800
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Two powertrain options are available

Could use more interior storage spaces

Minor revisions to trim and equipment offered

Generous amount of cargo room

Classy and comfortable cabin

Specs & Features

$32,600

price

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact SUV segment, the 2014 BMW X1 SUV goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Buick Encore, the Acura RDX, and Infiniti QX50. Spread across 3 trims, the X1 starts off at a base price of MSRP $30,900 and carries on to $38,800. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. Starting off is the 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 and an 8-Speed Automatic transmission base engine. Making 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the X1 capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 6.2 seconds and carries the capability to tow 1,653 pounds. One can also opt for a bigger 3.0L turbocharged Inline-5 engine that is paired to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. With 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 3,968 pounds. 

Buying Advice

The X1 has always been covering up the blemishes of the sub-compact SUV segment with what it offers for its price tag. And if you define yourself as someone looking for a thrilling ride, we would be pleased to recommend the top-level xDrive 35i trim which comes with a more powerful engine. Apart from driving performance, this trim gets adaptive bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels, power-adjustable front seats with memory function, etc as standard as well. 

Trims

    28i
    $30,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 240 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 127 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    35i
    $38,800 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$30,900- $38,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.69

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

5

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$34,520- $39,620

Gasoline

7.9

273 hp @ 6200 rpm

251 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$37,300- $54,000

Gasoline

8.31

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$24,160- $30,465

Gasoline

7.43

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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$23,100- $30,850

Gasoline

8.02

168 hp @ 6000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$41,100- $57,300

Gasoline

7.56

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$21,395- $29,070

Gasoline

7.93

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

150 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$23,495- $32,095

Gasoline

8.26

173 hp @ 5600 rpm

174 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

5

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2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2014 BMW X1

    Ranked #1

    6.2 sec14.3 sec127 mph
    6.7 sec13.2 sec122 mph
    7.1 sec15.1 sec135 mph
    8.8 sec17.0 sec104 mph
    8.9 sec17 sec-
    9.2 sec16.9 sec112 mph

    2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2014 BMW X1

      Ranked #3

      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.398.4/564.4 mi.
      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.384.8/518 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg14 gal.350/462 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg15.1 gal.332.2/468.1 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/518 mi.
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/555 mi.

      2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2014 BMW X1

        Ranked #5

        176.5 in.70.8 in.60.8 in.7 in.108.7 in.
        189 in.71.7 in.65.8 in.8.7 in.107.9 in.
        183.5 in.73.7 in.66.1 in.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        178.7 in.72.4 in.65.7 in.8.5 in.106.3 in.
        178.1 in.72.4 in.66.3 in.7.9 in.105.9 in.
        171.5 in.77.4 in.64.4 in.8.4 in.104.8 in.

        2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2014 BMW X1

          Ranked #6

          25 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          34.3 cu.ft.98.1 cu.ft.68.1 cu.ft.
          34.1 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.64.8 cu.ft.
          34.3 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.
          26.1 cu.ft.103.5 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.
          18.8 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.

          2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2014 BMW X1

            Ranked #1

            13.3 cu.ft.25 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            12.2 cu.ft.20.3 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.-
            48.4 cu.ft.18.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.61 ft.
            80.1 cu.ft.34.1 cu.ft.64.8 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.34.3 cu.ft.68.1 cu.ft.-
            71.3 cu.ft.34.3 cu.ft.71.3 cu.ft.-

            2014 BMW X1 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2014 BMW X1

              Ranked #2

              3968 lbs.904 lbs.3527 lbs.
              4500 lbs.1065 lbs.3190 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1100 lbs.3680 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1054 lbs.3194 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1005 lbs.3515 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1133 lbs.3717 lbs.

              2014 BMW X1 SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              6

              Recalls

              2

              Investigations

              108

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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