Honda HR-V vs BMW X Models
What's the difference?

Honda HR-V

$27,940 - $38,888

2024 price

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BMW X Models

$63,400 - $254,300

2026 price

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Summary

2024 Honda HR-V

2026 BMW X Models

By Emily Agar

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 1.5L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

4.3L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Seriously good-looking inside and out
Affordable price tag for grade level
Easy to drive in the city

Smooth ride, steering acceleration
Premium look and feel
Value for power and range

Dislikes

Missing features you'd expect for top model
Safety could and should be better
Engine gets whiny on open roads

Huge battery should mean more range
Lack of physical controls
No cover on sunroof

2024 Honda HR-V Summary

Like many car brands, Honda is storming the hybrid field. The new HR-V brings with it a hybrid powertrain and external facelift but is it enough to keep it competitive in the small SUV segment?

As with any cosmetic surgery you may wonder whether the facelift has been successful.

No tricks – I’ll tell you straight up the new external design might be what you’re looking for if you’re on the hunt for a small SUV that doesn’t look like it moonlights as an Uber for Mr Big Ears (a Noddy reference for any youngsters out there).

We're testing out the top hybrid model, the L, to see what else this urban dweller gets right and what it sometimes gets wrong.

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2026 BMW X Models Summary

When the BMW iX first showed up a few years ago, it was a promising look at what BMW seemed capable of when it comes to electric cars.

While mildly flawed, the iX was fast, comfortable and felt properly premium. Now it’s had a decent update, with the iX xDrive45 M Sport here to replace the former entry-level xDrive 40.

BMW claims among other mechanical and tech updates a power increase of 25 per cent, a 30 per cent greater energy content for the battery, a 38 per cent increase in driving range and a 17 per cent faster charging rate.

But in the time since the iX launched, there have been big strides in the premium electric SUV space, including new arrivals from European opposition like the Polestar 3; even a new American in the form of the Cadillac Lyriq.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Honda HR-V 2026 BMW X Models

Verdict

The Honda HR-V e:HEV L offers a respectable driving experience in the city but compared to its rivals, it’s features list and safety don’t always stack up. It sort of straddles the fence between basic and lux at times, which is an odd place for a top-model to be but its sharper styling will win hearts and the cabin is still practical.

Verdict

If anyone was worried that it would be too late to get a decent bit of value out of an entry-level iX, there's reassuring news.

With more power, range and features added to the model and the cost remaining close to its former sticker price, the iX has held up well despite now existing in a more competitive environment.

Honda HR-V vs BMW X Models What's the difference?

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Honda HR-V vs BMW X Models
What's the difference?