Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 25dvsVolkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,109 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,109km689mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
64L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
39.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,614 kg
3,558 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d6.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 3.1 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,109 km
689 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
213 km/h
132 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
1,109 km
689 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 365 km (227 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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