The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,400
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) BMW X3 2.5si
€ 46,600
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X3 2.5si is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
73
78.2
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
185.1
179.9 in
Length
185.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
E83
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.51 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
24 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
574 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft