BMW X1 2015 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
|
The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1410 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1560 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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`065 | 2`280 | |
| 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X1 has
|
Volkswagen Tiguan has
| |