Comparing the BMW X1 and the Kia Syros side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW X1 is available at ₹4,999,000, while the Kia Syros is priced at ₹841,900. On the engine front, the BMW X1 comes with a 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Kia Syros's 998 cc, producing 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) and 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X1 versus 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 Litres | 45 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) | 6MT/ 7DCT |
| Mileage | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 18 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 465 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1555 kg | 1190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2550 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases |
| Infotainment System | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart Remote Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Engine Ignition |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Standard rear tower ventilation |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-speed inductive smartphone pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated matte black functional styling bars |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy/ Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | standard rear anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° (top) | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
