BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X1 LWB and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The BMW X1 LWB price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh. The BMW X1 LWB is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 LWB provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT) vs Golf GTI 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X1 LWB	Golf GTI
Price	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 50.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1984 cc
Power	154 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X1 LWB

sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT)

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 50.91 Lakh

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BMW X1 LWB

sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT)

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type		2.0L TSI (Turbocharged Stratified Injection)
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	206
Mileage	ARAI: 15.5 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension		Independent suspension by four-link axle
Advanced Suspension Features
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.45
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 40 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
ADAS
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking		4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning	Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection	Not Applicable
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear (with Visual display)
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows		All Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.7" Touch-screen Display	12.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Harman Kardon Speakers (205W)	7 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wired + Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette
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)
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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front Seats (Heated)
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest	First & Second Row
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White	Grenadilla Black Metallic
	Skyscraper Grey	Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect
	Carbon Black	Moonstone Grey
	Night Dusk Blue	Kings Red Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

10 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	5.0Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.2Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Perfect drive of your life

I have been driving this car for past 2 months, i never felt this much control over my car. Its like you are part of it. Speed transmission is perfect, without any lag

Without Taxes It Would Be A Fun Ride

With that headline, I meant to say that this car should be manufactured in India so that we can avoid unnecessary taxes and duties. Within the price range of 22-25 lacs, it would make a lot of sense.

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More Expert Reviews on X1 LWB and Golf GTI

BMW X1 LWB First Drive Review

By Jay Shah19 Aug 2026

The X1 lineup now has the standard, electric, and now, the X1 LWB. It is positioned on the petrol side of the range and aimed squarely at buyers who loved what the X1 offered but wanted more room in the back. We spent time with it to find out.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Long Term Review: A Month to Cherish

By Vikrant Singh19 Mar 2026

Here’s the great thing about my job - I don’t have to own everything I desire to drive or live with. Having a Golf GTI as my daily driver for a month is one such example. And since I had it, I thought I would share what it is like to live it.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Long Term Review: Introduction

By Vikrant Singh28 Jan 2026

I loved the Golf GTI the first time I drove it on NATRAX’s tight, technical handling circuit. I loved it just as much during our road test in Mumbai. Sure, there were some compromises, but the GTI’s promise and allure remained intact.

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X1 LWB vs Golf GTI Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X1 LWB and Volkswagen Golf GTI?

BMW X1 LWB price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Volkswagen Golf GTI price is Rs. 50.91 Lakh. Hence BMW X1 LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of X1 LWB compared to Golf GTI?

For the sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT) variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 LWB produces 154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm of torque. For the 2.0L TSI Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Golf GTI produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Length Width Height	4616 mm * 2104 mm * 1641 mm	4289 mm * 1789 mm * 1471 mm
Ground Clearance		136 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2800	2627
Kerb Weight (kg)		1454

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	540 L (measured up to the roof) – 1700 L (rear seats folded)	380 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	54	45

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes		Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Find My Car
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key

Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders