Comparison - Kia Niro Wave 2023 - vs - BMW X1 xDrive 28i 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
$
38,600
Updated: 
22 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E
Color: 
Alpine White
#D9D9D9
Jet Black
#171717
Phytonic Blue Metallic
#406E96
Storm Bay Metallic
#666C71
Portimao Blue Metallic
#283E77
San Remo Green Metallic
#4B704C
Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
#316D79
Cape York Green Metallic
#637377
Utah Orange Metallic
#B05114
Space Silver Metallic
#878989

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Peppy, fuel-efficient engine
Confidence-inspiring handling
Upscale interior
Long list of standard features

Cons
Above-average price for the class

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Punchy electric version,
cabin quality and space,
practicality

Cons
Worsened interior tech,
coarse petrol engines,
occasionally dopey gearbox

By: 
topgear.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
295ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
241hp
at 4 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition
Turn signal in mirrors
Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT and SPORT modes

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.00in
177.20in
Width: 
71.90in
82.80in
Height: 
61.80in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
8.10in
Wheel Base: 
107.10in
106.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
42.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
37.00in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
56.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
57.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
25.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs
3750.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote keyless power door locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Height adjustable passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Suspension Info: 
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Extended cabin heating

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
10.7" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Satin Aluminum roof rails
Satin Aluminum exterior trim
Privacy glass
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system