The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 34,200

€ 27,000

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X1 xDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
60.8
70.8
79
64.3
72.4
82.6
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.8 in
Height
64.3 in
108.7
176.3
105.4
176.6
176.3 in
Length
176.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.7 %

General
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
E84
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20i
181 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X1 xDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
20.1 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20i
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
522 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20i
522 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20i
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X1 xDrive20i
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft