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BMW X1 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
15 model years · 2013–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW X1 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW X1 for 15 model years, 2013 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–28 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 27–28 MPG combined and costing $2,850–$3,010 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2027 xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 28 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
BMW X1 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2027* (U11) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 27–28 | $2,850–$3,010 |
| 2026 | 27–28 | $2,850–$3,010 |
| 2025 | 26–28 | $2,910–$3,070 |
| 2024 | 26–28 | $2,880–$3,070 |
| 2023 | 28 | $2,870 |
| 2016-2022 (F48) Generation page | ||
| 2022 | 26–27 | $2,930–$3,120 |
| 2021 | 26–27 | $2,960–$3,120 |
| 2020 | 26–27 | $2,960–$3,120 |
| 2019 | 25–26 | $3,060–$3,170 |
| 2018 | 25–26 | $3,060–$3,170 |
| 2017 | 25–26 | $3,060–$3,170 |
| 2016 | 25 | $3,170 |
| 2013-2015 (E84) Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 21–26 | $3,050–$3,850 |
| 2014 | 21–26 | $3,030–$3,850 |
| 2013 | 21–27 | $2,950–$3,800 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
BMW X1 generations
3 generations between 2013 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW X1's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW X1 run 21–28 MPG across model years 2013 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 27–28 MPG.
Which BMW X1 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 BMW X1 xDrive28i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 28 MPG.
How much does a BMW X1 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,850–$3,010 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,850.
Has the BMW X1's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 27 MPG in 2013 to 28 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG more.
Which BMW X1 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2021. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the BMW X1 are there?
EPA data covers 3 generations of the BMW X1: 2023-2027*, 2016-2022, 2013-2015. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.