The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 30,000

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 xDrive18d is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
BMW X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
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 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.5 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
E83
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DJV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
141 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
28.38 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive18d
38 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
672 mi
Range
591 mi
BMW X3 xDrive18d
672 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 X3 xDrive18d
127.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive18d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft











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