BMW X1 2015 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X1 is larger, but lower. BMW X1 is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 200 | |
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