Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.4 seconds, compared with 8.9 seconds for 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i. 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i has the higher listed output at 156 hp; 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 6 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI at 250 Nm and 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i at 240 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the lower recorded consumption at 6.7 L/100km; 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i is listed at 7.1 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 392 litres, a difference of 148 litres. 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i is 264 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the lower listed starting price at $27,590, compared with $39,600 for 2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.