Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the BMW iX1 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 313 bhp (xDrive30) 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 | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | 440 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |










