BMW iX1 or Kia EV5?
What are the main differences between the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
BMW iX1
- From-price
- €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 430–516 km
- Power
- 150–230 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 29 min
- Boot space
- 490 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2022)
- Versions in the price list
- 4
Kia EV5
- From-price
- €41,495 (price list September 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 390–530 km
- Power
- 115–225 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 30 min
- Boot space
- 566 litres (VDA)
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 13
How do the versions of the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5 compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | BMW iX1 BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia EV5 EV5 60,3 kWh Air | Kia EV5 EV5 81,4 kWh Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | €51,005Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026 | €41,495Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list September 2026 | €44,495Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list September 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | €49,594 | €40,400 | €43,400 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 115 kW (156 hp) | 160 kW (217 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 8.6 s | 10 s | 8.4 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 460–516 km14.2–16 kWh/100 km | 390 km | 530 km16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026 | 64.8 kWh | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 130 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 29 min | not confirmed in an official source | 30 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,940 kg | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 750 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 490 l | 566 l | 566 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 4,500 × 1,845 × 1,616 mm | 4,610 × 1,875 × 1,680 mm | 4,610 × 1,875 × 1,680 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 12 October 2022; Euro NCAP, 19 November 2025 | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | €809€9,711 a year on €49,594 | €641€7,688 a year on €40,400 | €696€8,348 a year on €43,400 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026 | €233 – €255all provinces, 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | €4.1516 kWh/100 km | not confirmed in an official source | €4.3916.9 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the BMW iX1 and when the Kia EV5?
Choose the BMW iX1 if…
- You want a compact electric SUV with a boot of 490 to 1,495 litres.
- Sporty handling matters to you: the reviewers describe the steering as direct.
- You choose the xDrive30 with 230 kW (313 hp) and 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h.
Choose the Kia EV5 if…
- you want a roomy electric family SUV; ANWB and Autozine call passenger and luggage space generous
- you value comfort and a long warranty over the fastest charging
- you want to tow: up to 1,200 kg (front-wheel drive) or 1,800 kg (all-wheel drive)
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5 cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW iX1 costs per month: electricity about €52 (WLTP consumption 16 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €85 – €94 depending on the province, together €137 – €145 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
We have too few confirmed figures for this version (consumption, weight) for an example calculation. Enter them yourself in the calculator.
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used BMW iX1 or Kia EV5 cars for sale?
- BMW iX1: 208 used cars in our stock, from €31,895. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5 cost?
The BMW iX1 costs from €51,005 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the Kia EV5 from €41,495 (price list September 2026).
Which goes further, the BMW iX1 or the Kia EV5?
According to WLTP the BMW iX1 manages 430–516 km and the Kia EV5 390–530 km. The Kia EV5 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5?
The boot of the BMW iX1 holds 490 litres and the Kia EV5 566 litres (VDA). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
Which charges faster, the BMW iX1 or the Kia EV5?
Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the BMW iX1 and from 30 min in the Kia EV5 (quickest version).
How safe are the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5 according to Euro NCAP?
The BMW iX1 scored 5 of 5 stars (2022 test) and the Kia EV5 5 of 5 stars (2025 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the BMW iX1 and the Kia EV5?
- All versions and specifications of the BMW iX1
- All versions and specifications of the Kia EV5
- Our review of the BMW iX1
- Our review of the Kia EV5
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW X1 / iX1 (U11) (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 2) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: BMW iX1: technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BMW X1 2022 - Euro NCAP assessment (incl. iX1) (document date 12 October 2022, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia EV5. Prijslijst september 2026. (code ZK601EV5090SEP26, MY27.01) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia EV5 (modelpagina; the earlier /ev5/presales/ URL redirects here) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Kia personenauto's per handelsbenaming, 2026 t/m 2026-10-24 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Kia EV5 2025 (Standard) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.