BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

BMW X1

₹50.90 - ₹52.15 Lakh*

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹50.91 Lakh*

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Comfort & Convenience

AC	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic climate control	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Cruise Control	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Start / Stop Button	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Drive Modes	3 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	3
Keyless Entry	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Smart Key
Parking Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Front and Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Split Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Cup Holders
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Distance to Empty display	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Electrically Adjustable
Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V& Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	12V And Type C
Charging Outlets - Second Row	12V& Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Type C Only
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Adjust - Slide & Recline And Height
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Manual Adjust - Slide & Recline And Height
Front Armrest	Sliding With Storage	Fixed
Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps	Led Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Led
Head Up Display
Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Parcel Tray
Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Electronic Parking Brake with an Auto Hold
Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes& With Cup Holders
Reclining Rear Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Glove Box Cooling	Data Not Available

Engine & Transmission

Dimensions & Capacity

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safety

Airbags	6 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
ASR / Traction Control	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Departure Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Descent Control
Parking Camera	Front and Rear Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Front and Rear
Blind Spot Detection	Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Fog Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Door Ajar Warning		Data Not Available
ADAS	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
ADAS Type	Level 2 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Level 2
Blind Spot Monitor	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Auto Dimming
Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards

Exterior

Instrumentation

Infotainment & Communication

Warranty
Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
4 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 4 Year/ 50000 kms
Upto 6 Years/150000 kms

Pros & Cons

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Detailed Comparison of X1 and Golf GTI

X1 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Blind Spot Monitor. Golf GTI has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Blind Spot Monitor, ADAS. X1 has doors and seats. It is an with 476 Litres boot space, 51 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 183 mm. It is 1845 mm wide, 1630 mm high and 4500 mm long. It has 1560 kg kerb weight and 2692 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Golf GTI is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 380 Litres boot space, 136 mm ground clearance.It has 1471 mm height, 4289 mm length, 1789 mm width, and 1454 kgkerb weight. BMW X1 comes with FWD and 7 Automatic transmission. And Golf GTI comes with FWD and 7 Automatic (DSG) transmission.

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Competitors

BMW X1 Competitors

Models	Fuel Type	Engine	Mileage	Seating Capacity
BMW X1 ₹50.90 - ₹52.15 Lakh*	Petrol	1499 cc	Upto 16.35 kmpl	5 Seater
Mercedes-Benz GLA ₹49.72 - ₹52.73 Lakh*	Diesel	1950 cc	18.91 kmpl	5 Seater
Audi Q3 ₹43.23 - ₹56.76 Lakh*	Petrol	1998 cc	15 kmpl	5 Seater
Mini Cooper ₹44.90 - ₹58.50 Lakh*	Petrol	1998 cc	16.82 kmpl	-
BYD Sealion 7 ₹49.40 - ₹54.90 Lakh*	Electric	-	542 km/charge	5 Seater
BMW iX1 LWB ₹50.90 Lakh*	Electric	-	531 km/charge	5 Seater
Audi A4 ₹46.41 - ₹55.27 Lakh*	Petrol	1984 cc	17.4 kmpl	5 Seater
Skoda Octavia RS ₹49.99 Lakh*	Petrol	1984 cc	-	5 Seater

Engine Capacity	1499 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 1995 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	1984 cc
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder engine Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	2.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 4 Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	4
No. of valves per cylinder	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 4 Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
Fuel Type	Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	Petrol
Transmission Type	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Automatic (DSG)
Gears	7 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	7
Power	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 148 bhp @ 3750-4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm
Torque	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 360 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	16.35 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards 20.37 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹52.15 Lakh* Onwards	16.34 kmpl
Top Speed	219 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	267 kmph
Acceleration	9.2 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	5.9 secs (0-100 km/h)
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio	11.1	Data Not Available
Fuelling	DFi	TSI

Length	4500 mm	4289 mm
Width	1845 mm	1789 mm
Height	1630 mm	1471 mm
Wheelbase	2692 mm	2627 mm
Ground Clearance	183 mm	136 mm
No. of Seats	5 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Boot Space	476 Litres	380 Litres
Kerb Weight	1560 kg	1454 kg
Body Type	SUV	Hatchback

Front Suspension	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle	Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	Independent suspension by four-link axle
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel	{225/55 R18}& Alloy Wheels	{225/40 R18}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size	225/55 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	225/40 R18
Rear Tyre Size	225/55 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	225/40 R18
Turning Radius	5.8 meters	5.45 meters
Wheels Size	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	R18
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Front & Rear
Rear Wiper	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Defogger	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Antenna	Sharkfin	Sharkfin
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Body Coloured With Indicators
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Panoramic Sunroof
Tail Gate	Powered	Manual Operation

Voice Command	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Touchscreen Size	10.7 inches Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	12.9 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Integrated Music System	Premium Type Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Standard Company Fitted
Speakers	12 Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	7
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Yes - Front
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Front tweeters

Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Available in all Variants, ₹50.90 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	4 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 4 Year/ 50000 kms	Upto 6 Years/150000 kms

Pros	Premium interior and modern tech with large screens and quality materials Comfortable ride quality suited for city and highway use Good space and practicality, especially rear seat and boot Refined engines with smooth performance, especially the diesel Confident handling and stability, still feels like a BMW to drive	Goes like a bullet. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. It hits 267 km/h in just 5th gear. Equipped with electronic front differential lock. Spacious 5 seater with 380L of boot space that expands upto 1237L. Level 2 ADAS with 20 autonomous features. Driver focused cabin. Twin chrome exhausts create a beautiful symphony of sound that’s pleasing to the ears.
Cons	Expensive for the segment compared to rivals No AWD option in India, limits capability Ride can feel slightly firm on bad roads Petrol engine feels underwhelming for some buyers Over-reliance on touchscreen controls affects usability	Available in single variant. Misses on manual gearbox. Being a CBU and that too with limited units. The front seats are great for spirited driving but don’t offer adjustability. VW offers heated but not cooled seats - something more essential for a country like India.

BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI