The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 43,600

€ 34,900

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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
73
78.2
65.9
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
110
179.9
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
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
251 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
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
25.84 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
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
42 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
665 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft