BMW X3 2017 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW X3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Tiguan has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Tiguan also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 382 HP | 115 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 700 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.3 seconds | 6.3 - 11.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 10.2 | 4.2 - 7.8 | |
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BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Tiguan. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 191 - 200 mm (7.5 - 7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X3 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the BMW X3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`486 | ~ 2`187 | |
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| Volkswagen Tiguan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Tiguan scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 20 400 | |
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