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How many cylinders does the BMW X1 engine have?

DateDecember 3, 2025

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Frances Barnes
March 6, 2026
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The BMW X1 is available with two engine options: a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Both engines feature direct injection technology and aluminium cylinder heads and blocks for improved efficiency and performance. The 3-cylinder unit produces 103kW (138bhp) and 220Nm of torque, while the 4-cylinder develops 141kW (189bhp) and 280Nm. Transmission options include a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic or an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with the 8-speed unit paired exclusively to all-wheel drive models. The X1's suspension combines MacPherson struts at the front with a multi-link rear setup, balancing handling precision with ride comfort. As a compact SUV, the X1 measures 4565mm long, 1821mm wide and 1620mm tall, with a 2780mm wheelbase offering space for five occupants.

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Charles Guzman
December 13, 2025
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The BMW X1 is available with different engine options, but the most common petrol and diesel variants in the current lineup feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. This includes the sDrive18i, xDrive20i (petrol), and xDrive18d, xDrive20d (diesel) models. The four-cylinder design balances performance and efficiency, delivering smooth power delivery suitable for urban and motorway driving.

For those considering the plug-in hybrid version (xDrive25e), it also uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor. However, the standard petrol and diesel models predominantly stick to the four-cylinder configuration.

If you're looking at older models, some earlier X1s (pre-2015) came with a six-cylinder option in the xDrive28i, but these are rare in the used market. Always check the specific model year and engine code (e.g., B48 for the current petrol engines) to confirm cylinder count.

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Russell Vega
December 4, 2025
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The BMW X1 is equipped with both three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. The BMW X1 comes with 1.5T and 2.0T engines, where the 1.5T model features a three-cylinder engine and the 2.0T model has a four-cylinder engine. The BMW X1 is a compact SUV under the BMW brand, with dimensions of 4565 mm in length, 1821 mm in width, and 1620 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2780 mm. It is a five-door, five-seater SUV.

The three-cylinder version of the BMW X1 uses a 1.5T turbocharged engine. This engine delivers a maximum power of 103 kW and a maximum torque of 220 Nm. The engine reaches its peak power at 4600 to 6500 rpm and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, providing decent power output and excellent acceleration.

The four-cylinder version of the BMW X1 employs a 2.0T turbocharged engine, matched with either a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission. It produces a maximum horsepower of 192 PS and a maximum torque of 280 N·m.