Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 23dvsVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)23dVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,591kg3,508lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,686mm66in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (E84) 23dVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)23dVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
35.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

BMW X1 (E84) 23d has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,591 kg
3,508 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,017 km
632 mi
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 23d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)23dVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
744 km
462 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84) 23dVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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