# BMW X1 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 27-28 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 BMW X1 is a small SUV rated at 27-28 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 BMW X1 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | X1 xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 25/34 | 28 mpg | $2,950 | 311 g/mi | | X1 M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 24/32 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 327 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## BMW X1 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 27-28 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 27-28 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 28 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-27 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 25 | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-26 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the X1 changed over the years? - **2026:** combined mpg went from 26-28 to 27-28. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 28 to 26-28. - **2023:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 26-27 to 28. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 25-26 to 26-27. - **2017:** FWD became available; combined mpg went from 25 to 25-26. - **2016:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo; RWD was dropped. ## What does it cost to run a X1? The EPA puts the 2027 BMW X1's fuel cost at **$2,950-$3,050 a year**, against about $2,205 for other current small SUVs: roughly 36% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,000 in fuel. ## X1 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 BMW X1 get? The 2027 BMW X1 is EPA-rated at 27-28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 BMW X1 have? The 2027 BMW X1 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid BMW X1? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the BMW X1 has no hybrid version. ### Which BMW X1 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2027 BMW X1 has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW X1 for a year? About $2,950-$3,050 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 BMW X1? The most efficient 2027 version, the X1 xDrive28i, is rated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 BMW X1 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 311-327 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 BMW X1 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 BMW X1 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the BMW X1 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,950-$3,050 compares with about $2,205 for other current small SUV models. 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