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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 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
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
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    642 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225dVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km642mi
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
154g/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
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
39.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 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
1,660 kg
3,660 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
230 km/h
143 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 201225d6.8 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: 0.5 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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: 2.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
1,034 km
642 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
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 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
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
1,034 km
642 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 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 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 290 km (180 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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