The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,100

€ 42,400

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW X1 xDrive28i.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
66.4
71.2
80.4
60.8
70.8
79
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
66.4 in
Height
60.8 in
102.5
174.3
108.7
175.4
174.3 in
Length
175.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.45 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5N
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*CZD*
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
254 hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive28i
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22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
537 mi
Range
416 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
416 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft