BMW X3 2006 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Used also on Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1510 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7200 | |
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