BMW X3 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
1450 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
980 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Tiguan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW X3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.43 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 470 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1510 litres | |
BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 90 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`080 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | low | |
BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 20 800 | 11 200 | |
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