Compare the BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan feature sliding rear seats to help you manage legroom and boot space. Each car also has a boot floor level with the opening, meaning there is no load lip to lift items over. However, loading versatility differs: you can fold the rear seats down from the boot in the Tiguan, but the X1 gives you no way to fold them from the rear. Around town, both cars provide light steering to help when you are manoeuvring. Out on a twisty road, all X1 models are good fun to drive, whereas the Tiguan feels a bit synthetic and not hugely fun.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 652 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.2 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 652 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,539 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,859 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.