The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 52,000

€ 37,500

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.03 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
E83
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DGV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
179 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).
144 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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