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2026 BMW X1 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 28 MPG vs 138 MPG combined — Tesla Model Y is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2900 vs $550 — Tesla Model Y saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Electricity
Specification 2026 BMW X1 2026 Tesla Model Y
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypePremium GasolineElectricity
DriveAll-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (A1)
Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.0
City MPG25148
Highway MPG34129
Combined MPG28138
Annual Fuel Cost$2900$550
CO₂ (g/mile)311.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/1010/10
EPA GHG Score5/1010/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 BMW X1

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 28 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Tesla Model Y

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 138 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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