Volkswagen has introduced the new Tiguan R-Line sporty SUV in India, with an introductory price of ₹49 lakh (ex-showroom). This model replaces the previous Volkswagen Tiguan. The Tiguan R-Line is positioned in the competitive market alongside vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, and BMW X1.

The Tiguan R-Line is imported into India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and is offered in a fully equipped single variant. With the launch of the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the German automaker aims to capture a significant share of the high-performance premium SUV segment, which is currently dominated by luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW.

While a comparison between the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and the Toyota Fortuner has already been conducted, we will now examine how the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line stacks up against the BMW X1.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line vs BMW X1: price

The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is available at a starting price of ₹49 lakh (ex-showroom and introductory). In contrast, the BMW X1 is offered at a price range of ₹50.80 lakh to ₹54.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The BMW X1 features two trim options: the X1 sDrive18d M Sport and the X1 sDrive18i M Sport, making it slightly more expensive than the recently introduced Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line vs BMW X1: Specification

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line retains the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine found in its predecessor, but with enhancements that yield slightly better performance. This engine, combined with a seven-speed DCT automatic transmission, produces a peak power of 201 bhp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. Power is distributed to all four wheels through an all-wheel-drive system.

In contrast to the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the BMW X1 offers both petrol and diesel engine choices. The X1 sDrive18i M Sport is equipped with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol engine, delivering a peak power of 134 bhp and a maximum torque of 230 Nm. It also features a seven-speed DCT automatic transmission.

The BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine, which is paired with a seven-speed DCT automatic gearbox. This engine generates a peak power of 148 bhp and a maximum torque of 360 Nm.

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