Petrol engines (BMW X1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Tiguan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Performance
Power:
245 HP
240 HP
Torque:
350 NM
500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 seconds
6.5 seconds
BMW X1 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 150 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan.
BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
615 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1350 litres
1655 litres
Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 195 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 305 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.3 metres more 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
