Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW X1 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW X1 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh, BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport is priced at ₹52.90 Lakh.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L TSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport comes with 1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW X1 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Golf GTI	BMW X1
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	148 bhp @ 3750-4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Volkswagen Golf GTI

₹ 50.91 Lakh

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BMW X1

₹ 52.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.91 Lakh

52.90 Lakh

EMI

₹94,005

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹97,679

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.5

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Volkswagen Golf GTI Colours

BMW X1 Colours

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Bootspace

380 litres

476 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

51 litres

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

Frunk Storage

—

Idle Start/Stop

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.9 seconds

8.9 seconds

Top Speed

250 kmph

219 kmph

Mileage (ARAI)

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20.37 kmpl

Engine Type

2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)

TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine

Regenerative Braking

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Battery Charging

—

Max Motor Performance

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Acceleration

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

148 Bhp @ 3750-4000 Rpm

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1995 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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1039 km

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Range

—

Drivetrain

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FWD

Electric Motor

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Alternate Fuel

City Mileage

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16.14 kmpl

Highway Mileage

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27.6 kmpl

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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8.9 seconds

Wheelbase

2627 mm

2692 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Length

4289 mm

4500 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg

1560 kg

Height

1471 mm

1630 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Ground Clearance

136 mm

183 mm

Width

1789 mm

1845 mm

Additional Steering Features

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.45 metres

5.8 metres

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyres

225 / 40 R18

225 / 55 R18

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Suspension By Four-link Axle

Multi-arm Axle With Separate Spring And Damper

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Tyres

225 / 40 R18

225 / 55 R18

Tyres

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Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

—

Space Saver

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Steering

—

Front Suspension

Independent Suspension With McPherson Struct

Single-joint Spring-strut Axle

Four Wheel Steering

—

Roof Rails

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

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Dual Tone

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

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)

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

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Interior Colours

—

Black/Pearl Chrome

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

High-beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

One Touch Down

Driver

All

Power Windows Position

All

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

Driver

All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

—

Electric Tailgate Release

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Defogger

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Scuff Plates

—

Metallic

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles

—

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

—

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

—

Body Coloured

Power Windows

—

Front & Rear

AM/FM Radio

Infotainment Screen Size

12.9 inch

10.7 inch

Apple CarPlay

Wired + Wireless

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Speakers

Voice Command

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Wireless Charger

USB Compatibility

Head Unit Size

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Steering-mounted controls

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Subwoofer

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Android Auto

Wired + Wireless

Wireless

Internal Hard Drive

Tweeters

—

Gesture Control

—

Touchscreen Size

—

10.7 inch

Display

—

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

—

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips

2 Trips Electronic

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Instrument Cluster

—

Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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40000

Cup Holders Position

—

Front & Second Row

Cooled Glovebox

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Cup Holders

—

Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Air Purifier

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear (with Visual Display)

Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Rear AC

Single Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Cabin Boot Access

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Heater

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

—

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Lamps Position

—

Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

—

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Glovebox Lamp

—

Fog Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Ambient Interior Count

—

Cabin Lamps

—

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Hold Control

Brake Assist (BA)

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Hill Descent Control

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