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Volvo EX40 Single Motor vs BMW X1 xDrive20d F48: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact SUV · 2024 vs 2021 · Methodology
VolvoBEV

EX40 Single Motor

231 hp · 330 Nm · 2,040 kg · 2024

VS
BMWDiesel

X1 xDrive20d F48

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,620 kg · 2021

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Volvo

EX40 Single Motor

8,83kg/hpcompensated by −420 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power231 hpPending
Torque330 Nm
Weight2 040 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearboxsingle-speed reduction
BMW

X1 xDrive20d F48

8,53kg/hpratio better by 0,30 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 620 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

EX40 Single Motor: 231 hp, ratio 8,83 kg/hp. X1 xDrive20d F48: 190 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.

EX40 Single Motor: 180 km/h. X1 xDrive20d F48: 219 km/h.