BMW X1 vs. Hyundai ELANTRA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X1 and Hyundai ELANTRA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X1 and the Hyundai ELANTRA.
In comparing the BMW X1's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X1's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the BMW X1.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X1's price is between $46,327 and $58,039, with the Hyundai ELANTRA priced between $22,559 and $28,651.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X1 loses 50.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 9.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X1.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X1 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW X1 being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X1 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the BMW X1 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X1’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai ELANTRA has higher safety ratings than the BMW X1, with an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46327 - 58039
Starting MSRP:
42800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
22559 - 28651
Starting MSRP:
22025
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
28470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
21590 - 47100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22661
Price Range:
19455 - 26949
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
30314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
22070 - 52316
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21760
Depreciation %:
0.50841451
Resale Value $:
21040
Residual Value %:
0.49158548999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.4977078
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.45978416 - 0.54197624
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9115
Depreciation %:
0.41384261
Resale Value $:
12910
Residual Value %:
0.58615739
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
0.3979908
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.31796157 - 0.42854561
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.058
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
12.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.8 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.09
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4832701543182303
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.8 - 28.7
BMW X1 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 12Ranking
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4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 64Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
62 out of / 68Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X1 Trim Levels
M35i, xDrive28i
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL Convenience, SEL Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
113.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3750 lbs
Width:
82.8 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
177.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2725 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Night Dusk Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic
Gray
Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue Pearl
Gray
Amazon Gray Pearl / Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Fluid Metal Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Serenity White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Sititching
Brown
Castanea
Gray
Atlas Grey/Smoke White
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
Not available
