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BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison
Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X1 and Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport is priced at ₹52.90 Lakh, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.
BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport comes with 1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.
BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | BMW X1 | Volkswagen Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Power | 148 bhp @ 3750-4000 rpm | 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
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BMW X1
₹ 52.90 Lakh
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
₹ 50.91 Lakh
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BMW X1
₹ 52.90 Lakh
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
₹ 50.91 Lakh
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Ex-Showroom Price
52.90 Lakh
50.91 Lakh
EMI
₹97,679
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹94,005
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User Rating
4.5
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NCAP Rating
5
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Frunk Storage
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No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Bootspace
476 litres
380 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 litres
45 litres
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
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Tank Capacity
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Highway Mileage
27.6 kmpl
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AC Regular Charging
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Range
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm
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DC Fast Charging
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Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine
2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Electric Motor Assist
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Battery
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Battery Charging
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Electric Motor
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Max Power (bhp@rpm)
148 Bhp @ 3750-4000 Rpm
261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
8.9 seconds
5.9 seconds
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
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Alternate Fuel
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm
370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm
Max Motor Performance
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Mileage (ARAI)
20.37 kmpl
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AC Fast Charging
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Top Speed
219 kmph
250 kmph
Drivetrain
FWD
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Driving Range
1039 km
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Engine
1995 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
8.9 seconds
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Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Performance on Alternate Fuel
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Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
City Mileage
16.14 kmpl
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Idle Start/Stop
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Regenerative Braking
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Acceleration
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Ground Clearance (unladen)
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Height
1630 mm
1471 mm
Width
1845 mm
1789 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
136 mm
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1454 kg
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2627 mm
Length
4500 mm
4289 mm
Length*Width*Height
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Rear Suspension
Multi-arm Axle With Separate Spring And Damper
Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
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Front Tyres
225 / 55 R18
225 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres
225 / 55 R18
225 / 40 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct
Four Wheel Steering
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Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 metres
5.45 metres
Additional Steering Features
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Tyres
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Spare Wheel & Tyre
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Steering
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Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
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Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Rub-strips
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Roof-mounted Antenna
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Driver Seat Adjustment
12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
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Interiors
Dual Tone
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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
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Seat Upholstery
Leather
Fabric + Leatherette
Interior Colours
Black/Pearl Chrome
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Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40
60:40
Front Seatback Pockets
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Ventilated Seat Type
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Heated
Ventilated Seats
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Front Only
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Prevention
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Puncture Repair Kit
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
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Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Not Tested
High-beam Assist
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Rear Middle Head Rest
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Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
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Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
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Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
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Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
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Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
All
Rear Defogger
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Scuff Plates
Metallic
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Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
One Touch Up
All
Driver
One Touch Down
All
Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers
Power Windows
Front & Rear
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Speakers
12
7
Infotainment Screen Size
10.7 inch
12.9 inch
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Internal Hard Drive
Head Unit Size
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Gesture Control
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Wireless Charger
AUX Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
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Integrated (in-dash) Music System
USB Compatibility
Display
Touch-screen Display
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Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
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Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired + Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired + Wireless
iPod Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Subwoofer
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Tweeters
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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
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Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips
Average Speed
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
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Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Instrument Cluster
Digital
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Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Gear Indicator
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Battery Warranty (In Years)
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Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000
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Warranty (In Years)
3
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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
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Cup Holders
Front & Rear
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Cooled Glovebox
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Sunglass Holder
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Third Row AC Zone
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Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear (with Visual Display)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
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Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
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Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
12V Power Outlets
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Heater
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - Internal Only
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Air Purifier
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
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Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Umbrella Storage in Door
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Taillights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
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Automatic Headlamps
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Ambient Interior Count
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Fog Lights
LED
LED
Reading Lamp
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Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
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Glovebox Lamp
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Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
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Rear Reading Lamp
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Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
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Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Descent Control
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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist (BA)
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X1 Comparison with similar cars
Golf GTI Comparison with similar cars
Pros And Cons
BMW X1
- ✓Strong BMW X1 petrol and diesel engine options
- ✓Premium interior quality for the compact luxury SUV segment
- ✓Comfortable ride quality for city and highway use
- ✓Feature-rich cabin with panoramic sunroof
- ✓Trusted BMW build quality and brand value
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- ✓2.0L turbocharged engine with 262 hp
- ✓Improved infotainment responsiveness
- ✓Spacious interior with ample cargo space
- ✓Return of physical buttons on the steering wheel
