BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
8.5
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
64 litres
620 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.43 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.55 m
1.70 m
BMW X1 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 16 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1350 litres
1510 litres
Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X1 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the BMW X1 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 160 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan.
BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better
