Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 25ivsVolkswagen 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)

25i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2011
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,591 kg
    3,508 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)25iVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,591kg3,508lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
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
81.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu 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
63L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 25iVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 25i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)25i6,100 rpm2,500 rpm6,350 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)25iVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

BMW X1 (E84) 25i has 18 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) 25i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)25i
280 Nm
207 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)25i
1,600 kg
3,527 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)25i
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)25i7.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.4 s

Although BMW X1 (E84) 25i has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.5 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)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and BMW X1 (E84) 25i: 0.7 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)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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)25i
677 km
421 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)25i
218 hp
163 kW
7.9 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)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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)25i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI 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)25i
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 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)25i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)25iVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
677 km
421 mi
744 km
462 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) 25iVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 25i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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