Toyota Venza vs. BMW X1
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Venza and BMW X1 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 Toyota Venza and the BMW X1.
In comparing the Toyota Venza's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Venza has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Venza's and the BMW X1's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 is a better car than the Toyota Venza.
Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Venza ranges from $9,760 to $20,134 while a used 2015 BMW X1 is priced between $6,810 to $16,481.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Venza’s base engine makes 182 horsepower, and the BMW X1 base engine makes 240 horsepower. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. The X1 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the BMW X1 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Venza. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Venza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X1 has an average safety rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
28869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
20695 - 33975
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
32033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
24065 - 41100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14820
Price Range:
9760 - 20134
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
13806
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
9071 - 23650
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
122998
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10582
Price Range:
6810 - 16481
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
12132
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10582 - 13902
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
97
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93945
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Venza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.203
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.7 - 3.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.058
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7879026570590841
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.342444967958806
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 7.3
Toyota Venza Rankings
Not yet available
BMW X1 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
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 / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
BMW X1 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28i, xDrive35i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
36.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
25 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
176.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver
White
Blizzard Pearl
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Brown
Marrakesh Brown Metallic / Sparkling Brown Metallic
Orange
Valencia Orange
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Sand Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Brown
Terra
Red
Coral Red
White
Oyster
