2023 BMW X1 sDrive23i vs 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range FWD
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW X1 vs Kia EV5, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW X1: AED 186,354Kia EV5: AED 186,000Kia EV5 is AED 354 cheaper.
- PowerBMW X1: 218 hpKia EV5: 215 hpBMW X1 makes 3 hp more.
- TorqueBMW X1: 320 NmKia EV5: 310 NmBMW X1 makes 10 Nm more.
- LengthBMW X1: 4439 mmKia EV5: 4615 mmKia EV5 is 176 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW X1: 5 SeaterKia EV5: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW X1 or Kia EV5?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia EV5 is AED 354 cheaper. BMW X1 makes 3 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
X1 sDrive23i
AED 186,354*
Kia
EV5 Long Range FWD
AED 186,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
218
320
Petrol
-
-
215
310
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
4
-
Displacement (cc)
2000
-
Power (hp)
218
215
Peak Torque (Nm)
320
310
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
51
16.7
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
51
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
16.7
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7.1
225
8.5
185
0 to 100 (s)
7.1
8.5
Top Speed (km/h)
225
185
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronization
Single Motor
88.1kWh
-
-
720
Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronization
No. of Motors
-
Single Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
88.1kWh
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
720
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4439
2060
1612
2670
-
-
-
500
-
5
4615
1875
1715
2750
1870
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4439
4615
Width (mm)
2060
1875
Height (mm)
1612
1715
Wheelbase (mm)
2670
2750
Weight (kg)
-
1870
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
500
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist