The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d (08 - 10) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 45,700

€ 37,600

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF 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 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.1 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
19.28 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
562 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
562 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft











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