Head-to-head comparison
BMW iX1 xDrive30 vs Kia e-Niro 39 kWh
Real-world energy use across 7 European routes, using identical inputs (2 passengers, light luggage, summer, full battery, normal driving). Differences are the route's terrain, the vehicle's consumption, and weight — nothing else.
Verdict
Kia e-Niro 39 kWh wins 7/7 routes
Average difference: 12.96 kWh per trip.
Vehicle specifications
| Spec | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Kia e-Niro 39 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 64.7 kWh | 39 kWh |
| WLTP range | 419 km | 282 km |
| Real-world consumption | 182 Wh/km | 163 Wh/km |
| Curb weight | 1674 kg | 1287 kg |
| Model year(s) | 2022 | 2018 |
Route-by-route comparison
| Route | Distance | BMW iX1 xDrive30 | Kia e-Niro 39 kWh | Winner | Δ kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid → Barcelona | 612 km | 120.1 kWh | 107.5 kWh | B | 12.6 |
| Madrid → Seville | 538 km | 106.7 kWh | 95.6 kWh | B | 11.1 |
| Paris → Lyon | 465 km | 89.0 kWh | 79.7 kWh | B | 9.3 |
| Berlin → Munich | 586 km | 113.9 kWh | 102.0 kWh | B | 11.9 |
| Rome → Milan | 583 km | 114.2 kWh | 102.3 kWh | B | 11.9 |
| Barcelona → Paris | 1031 km | 199.8 kWh | 178.9 kWh | B | 20.9 |
| Madrid → Lisbon | 634 km | 124.8 kWh | 111.8 kWh | B | 13.0 |
Standardized inputs across all rows: 2 passengers, light luggage, summer, 100% starting battery, normal driving style. Your actual consumption will vary — calculate for your specific trip →
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Every figure on this page comes from the same calculation engine that powers our homepage calculator — terrain-segmented consumption with weather and weight adjustments. See how it works and the exact formulas.
Inputs are held constant across both vehicles and every route: 2 passengers, light luggage, summer (June–August average temperatures along the corridor), 100% starting battery, normal driving style, no roof box or trailer, 0% battery degradation.
Last computed: 2026-07-15. Vehicle specs from the EVStrada catalog (manufacturer WLTP × 1.18 real-world calibration).