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2026 BMW X1 MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 BMW X1 is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 27 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 89th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,116 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,116 15,000 mi/yr · $14.11 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #89 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 BMW X1's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
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89BMW X128 MPG $2,116
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114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

2026 X1Other small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

X1 MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch X1 xDrive28i	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch X1 M35i	Gas	24 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 311 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2026 BMW X1 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Hybrid 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Hybrid 29 MPG · $2,043/yr GLA-Class Hybrid saves $73/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid 27 MPG · $2,194/yr X1 saves $78/yr vs Volvo XC40 Hybrid 27 MPG · $2,194/yr X1 saves $78/yr vs Cadillac XT5 21 MPG · $2,214/yr X1 saves $98/yr vs Volvo XC60 Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr X1 saves $163/yr vs Lincoln Nautilus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Nautilus saves $179/yr vs Alfa Romeo Tonale 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Tonale saves $179/yr vs Lincoln Corsair 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Corsair saves $256/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 BMW X1?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 27 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 BMW X1 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 BMW X1?