
Though it's significantly more expensive, the size and shape are make the Range Rover Evoque a significantly more stylish alternative to the X1, and the Evoque can further off-road, too.
The MINI Countryman is similar in size but offers front-wheel-drive driving dynamics, a little more space, and much quirkier styling bits.
The Ford Escape feels mass-market by comparison, but comes with more options for the money, and and equally peppy turbo-four, too.
However, the technology in the Escape can also be its biggest fault–at least when it comes to MyFordTouch.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2015 BMW X1 runs a little short on versatility, but it's big on style and enthusiasm. |
The 2015 Buick Encore could use a little power, but it's otherwise a mostly solid entry into a very small segment. |
With athletic looks and the performance to match, plus a roomy interior and loads of available cabin tech and convenience features, the 2015 Ford Escape is bolder and more exciting than most rivals, without much compromise. |
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque tones down the off-road chops of its older siblings and turns up the design, creating a stylish carlike utility in the process. |
The mildly updated 2015 MINI Countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains MINI's character and fun-to-drive spirit. |
MSRP From | ||||
$31,200 | $24,065 | $23,450 | $41,100 | $22,750 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Large Cars | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Compact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
RWD 4-Door sDrive28i | FWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door S | 5-Door HB Pure | FWD 4-Door |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | 5-Door | Sport Utility |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2015 BMW X1 vs. 2015 Buick Encore | 2015 BMW X1 vs. 2015 Ford Escape | 2015 BMW X1 vs. 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2015 BMW X1 vs. 2015 MINI Countryman |