Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl and 3 Series [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 17.61 kmpl.

Tiguan vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tiguan	3 Series [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 37.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1998 cc
Power	187 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

Rs. 37.59 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 TSI	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	181 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	270 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.65View Mileage Details	17.61View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	759
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.39
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Nightshade Blue	Black Sapphire
	Deep Black	Alpine White
	Dolphin Grey
	Reflex Silver
	Kings Red
	Oryx White
	Pure White

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3 Series [2016-2019] comparison with similar cars

Tiguan vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Tiguan and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]?

Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Tiguan is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Tiguan and 3 Series [2016-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, mileage of Tiguan is 12.65kmpl and for the 320i Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2016-2019] is 17.61kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2016-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to Tiguan

Q: How is the performance of Tiguan compared to 3 Series [2016-2019]?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the 320i Prestige variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2016-2019] produces 181 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

Length (mm)	4509	4633
Width (mm)	1839	1811
Height (mm)	1665	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2679	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		158
Kerb Weight (kg)	1703	1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	615	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	57

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited