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BMW X1 vs Toyota RAV4

The X1 costs from R805 000 and has up to 240 kW; the RAV4 costs from R770 500 and has up to 242 kW.

“Best” uses the top figure each car offers. Pick a version to compare like for like.

BMW X1
BMWX1
Toyota RAV4
ToyotaRAV4
Price
R805 000 – R1 100 000
R770 500 – R1 043 900Best in this comparison
Monthly repayment
R17 805 pm
R17 042 pmBest in this comparison
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Body type
Medium SUV
Medium SUV
Model year
2026
2026
Seats
5
5
Engine
1.5–2.0L
2.0–2.5L
Fuel
Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid / Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid
Power
110–240 kW
127–242 kWBest in this comparison
Torque
230–477 NmBest in this comparison
203–228 Nm
Electric motor
130 kW
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Gearbox
DCT
CVT
Drive
FWD / AWD
AWD / FWD
Fuel use
1.6–6.5 L/100km
0.7–6.3 L/100kmBest in this comparison
Electric range
78 km
142 kmBest in this comparison
Airbags
6
7Best in this comparison
0–100 km/h
5.6–9.0 s
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Top speed
205–215 km/h
180–190 km/h
CO₂ emissions
36–148 g/km
17–143 g/kmBest in this comparison
Towing (braked)
1 600–1 800 kgBest in this comparison
1 000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
—
750 kg
Ground clearance
—
186–201 mm
Warranty
2 years / unlimited kmMost km in this comparison
3 years / 100 000 kmLongest cover in this comparison
Service plan
5 years / 100 000 kmMost km in this comparison
6 services / 90 000 km

✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer

Key features

ISOFIX child-seat points
Not stated by the manufacturer
2
Blind spot monitor
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard on 4 of 5 versions
Front parking sensors
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Rear parking sensors
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard on 4 of 5 versions
Climate control
Not stated by the manufacturer
Dual-zone

Estimate only. Your actual repayment depends on your lender. Based on prime + 1% (11.75%), 60 months, no deposit or balloon.

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