BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Virtus

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Volkswagen Virtus price starts at Rs. 10.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 39.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X1 LWB, priced at Rs. 49.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X1 LWB offers a claimed 15.5 kmpl, while the Virtus delivers 20.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the X1 LWB uses a 1499cc engine producing 154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm and the Virtus a 999cc engine producing 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the X1 LWB and Virtus, the Virtus is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the X1 LWB stands out for performance.

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X1 LWB vs Virtus Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X1 LWBVolkswagen Virtus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 49.90 LakhRs. 10.50 Lakh
Mileage 15.5 kmpl20.8 kmpl
Engine 1499 cc999 cc
Max power 154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm

X1 LWB vs Virtus Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X1 LWB sDrive18Li M SportVolkswagen Virtus Comfortline
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Brand Name BMW Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 49.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
BMW X1 LWB Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.5 Kmpl 20.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 205/55 R16
Boot Space 540 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags 8 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 96,529 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,310 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 29,395 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.96 Lakh X1 LWB Insurance Rs. 39,470 Virtus Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1499 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
BMW Twin Power Turbo
1.0L TSI
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
999 cc
Max Power
154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm
113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
230Nm@1500-4600rpm
178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1173 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
9.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.5 Kmpl
20.8 Kmpl

Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.05 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
205/55 R16
Wheel Size
18
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
540 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
No
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4616*2104*1641 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
179 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
8
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
3
Yes
Apple CarPlay
3
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass Roof
Wireless Connect with Android Auto
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
8
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Rear
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
6
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
MyBMW App with Remote Services
No
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1630 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • Spacious interior for 4 adults
  • Features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • Both engine options offer good performance
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • Mileage in bad traffic is low
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BMW X1 LWB Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Virtus?
BMW X1 LWB has out rated Volkswagen Virtus on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than BMW X1 LWB by ₹39.40 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus delivers better mileage 20.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 LWB vs Volkswagen Virtus?
For the sDrive18Li M Sport version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 LWB produces 154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm of power and 230Nm@1500-4600rpm of torque. Whereas for the Comfortline version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 113.98bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 178Nm@1750-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 LWB has better performance.

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