Comparing the BMW iX1 and the Hyundai Exter side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the Hyundai Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5-Speed Manual |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | — |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline/Digital |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
