Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs BMW X3 2009

 
Volkswagen Tiguan
2007 - 2009
BMW X3
2009 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 140 HP143 HP
Torque: 320 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds10.3 seconds
Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.26.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.4 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 150 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway1280 km on highway
880 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ...  More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine 

BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.57 m
Width: 1.81 m1.85 m
Height: 1.69 m1.67 m
Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volkswagen Tiguan is 14 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 470 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1510 litres1560 litres
Volkswagen Tiguan has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: no data11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`2402`265
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
BMW X3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Tiguan, so BMW X3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 72006400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Tiguan has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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