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BMW iX1 vs Jeep Compass
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW iX1 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Jeep Compass counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW iX1 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW iX1 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BMW
6.4
Jeep
6.6
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBMW
BMW
5.9
Jeep
2.2
Family
BMW
7.4
Jeep
7.1
Too close to call
Charging
BMW
4.1
Jeep
4.3
Too close to call
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
9.3
Jeep
1.3
City DrivingBMW
BMW
4.6
Jeep
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £37,065 | £36,999 (better) |
| Official range | 320 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| Boot space | 490 L | 550 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min (better) | 35 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.6 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Jeep Compass
Length
BMW iX14,500mm-50mm
Jeep Compass4,550mm
Width
BMW iX11,845mm-55mm
Jeep Compass1,900mm
Height
BMW iX11,616mm-84mm
Jeep Compass1,700mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,845 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,104 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,616 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 555 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L | 550 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1495 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport |  Jeep Compass Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.50m | 4.55m+50mm |
| Width | 1.84m | 1.90m+55mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.70m+84mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.69m | 2.80m+108mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 200mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L | 550L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1495L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 2,115kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64.7kWh | 74kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 320 mi (better) | 285 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW | 160kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £37,065 | £36,999 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £33,315 (-£3,750) (better) | £35,499 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2025+ |
* BMW iX1: 11 kW AC is standard; 22 kW AC was an option.
* BMW iX1: Rating from the BMW X1 (2022), which covers the iX1. An extra pole test on the iX1 showed weak chest protection, without changing the stars.
* BMW iX1: Current figure, after a March 2026 efficiency update. Earlier cars: xDrive30 259-270 miles WLTP, eDrive20 268-296 miles WLTP.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 320 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 267 miles (better) | 193 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min (better) | 35 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 189 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 64.7 kWh | 74 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.6 sec | Not available |
| Power | 150 kW | 155 kW (better) |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 345 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BMW iX1
eDrive20 Sport
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Jeep Compass
Altitude
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Jeep Compass Altitude
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW iX1eDrive20 Sport | Jeep CompassAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW iX1
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Jeep Compass
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BMW iX1
- £23,7132023Car360View
- £23,2502023Browns of RichmondView
- £25,4492023Browns of RichmondView
Jeep Compass
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW iX1 or the Jeep Compass?
The Jeep Compass is £66 cheaper to buy. The BMW iX1 is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £208 for the Jeep Compass, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £294 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW iX1 and Jeep Compass like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 267 miles for the BMW iX1 and 193 miles for the Jeep Compass - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW iX1 goes roughly 74 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 29-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW iX1 or the Jeep Compass?
The BMW iX1 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 55 mm narrower than the Jeep Compass. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 555 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX1 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW iX1 or the Jeep Compass?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW iX1 and 84% for the Jeep Compass. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .