BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Volkswagen Tiguan price starts at Rs. 38.17 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.23 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW iX1, priced at Rs. 52.40 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Tiguan returns a claimed 12.65 kmpl, while the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4kWh battery producing 204bhp and the Tiguan a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the iX1 and Tiguan, the Tiguan is the better pick for affordability.

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iX1 vs Tiguan Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Volkswagen Tiguan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 38.17 Lakh
Mileage / Range 531 km/charge12.65 kmpl
Engine / Battery 66.4 kWh1984 cc
Max power / Motor 204bhp187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Top speed 175 Km/hNot Available

iX1 vs Tiguan Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBVolkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Rating
2 reviews
50 reviews
Brand Name BMW Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement Not Available 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 204bhp 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.65 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 235/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 615 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance iX1 Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.0 TSI
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Not Available
Max Power
204bhp
187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Range
531 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
250Nm
320Nm@1500-4100rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1703 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco, Normal, Sport
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Top Speed
175 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12.65 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.39 m
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
235/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
“Cross” Decorative inserts in dashboard and door panels,Soft Touch Dashboard with storage compartment,Chrome elements on the mirror switch and power window switches,Chrome elements on the mirror switch and power window switches,Illuminated front scuff plates in aluminum finish,Rear seat longitudinally movable and folding with load through hatch,Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors,LED Lighting on door trim,Front Footwell lamps,4 LED Reading lights (2 in front, 2 in rear),Height adjustable luggage compartment floor
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
30
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
615 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Body-colored bumpers with piano black inserts,Silver Grey center part in front,Chrome Trim on front grille,Chrome elements in Rear bumper,Front air intake with chrome strip,Black grained lower door protectors with chrome insert,Silver Anodised Functional Roof rails,IQ.Light – LED matrix headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights,Dark Red LED rear combination lamps with New light signatures,LED license plate lighting on boot,Chrome moldings on the side windows,tailgate adjustable opening angle,Front Left ORVM lowering function,IQ.Light – LED matrix headlights,Dynamic headlight range control,Advanced Frontlighting System AFS,Dynamic cornering light,Poor weather light
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4509*1839*1665 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2679 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
12V outlet in center console, rear and luggage compartment,Mobile and Map pockets behind front seats,8-way electrically adjustable Drivers seat with power adjustable lumbar support,Front passenger seat with manual height adjustment and lumbar support,Remote (manual) unlocking/folding for rear seat backrest
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Simultaneous pairing of 2 compatible mobile devices,Car information display
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
12
8
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Heat and sound-insulating safety glass windshield,Green heat-insulating glass windows on sides and in rear,Easy Open and Close tailgate with delayed closing fuction,Electromechanical parking brake,Auto Hold,Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering,4MOTION - Intelligent four wheel drive system,Drive mode selector - On road, Off-road, Off-road Individual and Snow,Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones,ASR - Anti-Slip Regulation,EDL - Electronic differential lock system,EDTC - Engine Drag Torque Control,Front underbody guard incl. stone guard,3-Point seatbelts for all seats,Safety optimised front head restraints with height and longitudinal adjustment,Aspherical Convex ORVM on driver's side,Windshield washer level warning,Warning signal and warning light for front seat belts not fastened
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Clean and classy design looks upmarket
  • Solid build-quality inside out
  • Sporty 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
  • Sedan-like handling manners
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • No ADAS functionality
  • No diesel engine option
  • No lower priced variants
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BMW iX1 Vs Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs

Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan?
As per the users experiences BMW iX1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan is cheaper than BMW iX1 by ₹14.23 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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