BMW X1 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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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 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 11 200 | |
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