BMW X1 xDrive28i vs Kia Sportage SX

BMW X1 xDrive28i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Kia Sportage SX

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X1 xDrive28i

The BMW X1 xDrive28i blends AWD stability and family-friendly space with efficient gasoline running, making it a sensible pick for growing families and road trips. It emphasizes reliability and safety while offering brisk everyday acceleration.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Kia Sportage SX

The Kia Sportage SX targets growing families who want dependable, practical transport with generous cargo space and five-seat flexibility. Its petrol power is brisk and efficient for its class, but it’s not aimed at luxury or enthusiast buyers.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety245 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 87

City 47 / 47

Budget / value 62 / 63

Road trip 59 / 63

Performance 32 / 30

Cargo 38 / 65

Practical 55 / 64

Premium 47 / 27

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X1 xDrive28i · Orange = Kia Sportage SX

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X1 xDrive28i Kia Sportage SX

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Pros & cons

BMW X1 xDrive28i

AWD traction adds confidence for winter commutes and weekend trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 540 L trunk fit typical family needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, easing fuel costs on long drives
Good value in its segment around 38,000, with 0-100 km/h in 6.3 s for easy merging
If you need maximum cargo capacity for gear-heavy use, this isn’t the roomiest choice
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Better for everyday pace than performance driving or track use
Only five seats; no third-row flexibility for larger families

Kia Sportage SX

Large 1016 L cargo area fits strollers, sports gear, and luggage
Strong everyday pace (0-100 km/h in 8.0 s; 245 hp/353 Nm)
Seats five with a practical layout for family duties
Ranked for reliability and safety focus
Not tuned for performance driving despite decent acceleration
Petrol-only; no hybrid or EV option listed
Doesn’t target premium positioning
Only five seats; no three-row flexibility

Verdict

Pick BMW X1 xDrive28i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X1 xDrive28i uses 7.4 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Kia Sportage SX if…

More power

Kia Sportage SX puts out 245 hp vs 231 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X1 xDrive28i

Kia Sportage SX

Verdict

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