Toyota Fortuner vs BMW X1 LWB Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The Toyota Fortuner is a no brainer choice when looking for a mid-sized SUV that scores high on ruggedness, comfort and reliability. However the price range of the Fortuner also overlaps with some entry-level luxury SUVs. Recently BMW introduced the long wheelbase version of the X1 SUV in the country. Here’s how the newly launched BMW X1 fares out against the Toyota Fortuner in a specification comparison.

The Toyota Fortuner is available in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 34.76 lakh to Rs 50.56 lakh.

The newly launched BMW X1 LWB comes with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 49.90 lakh.

The Toyota Fortuner measures 4,795mm in length, 1,855mm in width, 1,835mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,745mm.

The BMW X1 LWB measures 4,616mm in length, 2,1045mm in width, 1,641mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,800mm.

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The Toyota Fortuner comes with two engine options the - 2.7L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 163.7bhp and 245Nm of torque and the 2.8L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 201.2bhp and 500Nm of torque. Transmission options include - 5-speed MT 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT.

The BMW X1 LWB has been introduced in India with a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine producing 154bhp and 230Nm of torque. This engine is mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

In terms of features the Toyota Fortuner sports a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity,, ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable front seats, powered tailgate, TFT MID, multiple drive modes, auto-dimming IRVM, 11-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer and amplifier, 360-degree camera, wireless charger, cooled glovebox, park assist, connected car features and more.

In terms of features the BMW X1 LWB sports a digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charger, Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic glass roof and much more.

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On the safety front the Fortuner gets 7-airbags, vehicle stability control, brake assist, traction control, hill start assist, ISOFIX mounts and more.

On the safety front the X1 LWB gets active and passive safety features like - ADAS, multiple airbags, park assist, ISOFIX mounts and more.