BMW X1 2015 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 51 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 2.2 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 330 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: | 950 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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`140 | 2`220 | |
| 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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