BMW 5 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Should you buy BMW 5 Series or Volkswagen Golf GTI? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 5 Series price starts at Rs 74.40 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts Rs 53 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol). 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Golf GTI has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 10.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Golf GTI has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

5 Series Vs Golf GTI

Key Highlights	BMW 5 Series	Volkswagen Golf GTI
On Road Price	Rs.85,78,527^*	Rs.61,20,489^*
Mileage (city)	10.9 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1998	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs74.40 Lakh^*
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Rs53 Lakh^*
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BMW 5 Series
530Li
74.40 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	530Li	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.85,78,527^*	Rs.61,20,489^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,63,280/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,498/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,16,127	Rs.2,33,600
User Rating	4.5 Based on 32 Reviews	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

530Li

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.85,78,527^*

Rs.61,20,489^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,63,280/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,16,498/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,16,127

Rs.2,33,600

User Rating

4.5

Based on 32 Reviews

4.6

Based on 9 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	2.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	1998	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

1998

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.9	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage City (kmpl)

10.9

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

15.7

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electrical
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.45
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1237
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electrical

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5165	4289
Width (mm)	2156	1789
Height (mm)	1518	1471
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	136
Wheel Base (mm)	3105	2627
Front Tread (mm)	-	1535
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1513
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1454
Grossweight (kg)	-	1950
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	380
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Integrated
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	-	Scalepaper Plaid seats with red accents Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with GTI clasp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Ambient Light Colour	-	30
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Carbon BlackPhytonic BlueMineral WhiteSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Illuminated VW logo (front) \| Illuminated trim between headlamps and rear lamps \| Lighting animation (wake-up & goodbye effect) \| Signature red styling line (grille) \| Red "GTI" badges (grille, doors, trunk lid) \| Red brake calipers \| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights \| X-shaped honeycomb fog lights (5 LEDs) \| Body-coloured bumpers, air deflectors, and spoiler \| Illuminated door handle recesses \| R18 "Richmond" diamond-turned wheels \| 3D LED rear lamps with dynamic turn signals \| Black glossy spoiler fins on boot lid \| Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes \| Sound & heat-insulated laminated safety glass \| Dual-tone signature horn
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Carbon BlackPhytonic BlueMineral WhiteSparkling Copper Grey Metallic5 Series Colours

Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	implied by IDA & infotainment system

Advance Internet

Inbuilt Assistant

SOS Button

RSA

Inbuilt APPs

implied by IDA & infotainment system

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12.9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	7
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 4
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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