Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3 [2008-2011]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan and BMW X3 [2008-2011]. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and BMW X3 [2008-2011] price is Rs. 41.22 Lakh. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 [2008-2011] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl and X3 [2008-2011] provides the mileage of 10 kmpl.

Tiguan vs X3 [2008-2011] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tiguan	X3 [2008-2011]
Price	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 41.22 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1995 cc
Power	187 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3 [2008-2011]

xDrive20d

Rs. 41.22 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

BMW X3 [2008-2011]

xDrive20d

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0 TSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	178@4000
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350@1750
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.65View Mileage Details	10View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	759
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring	Independent Strut with stabiliser bar and coil spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle	Independent multi-link Suspension with stabiliser bar and coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.39
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R17

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 (Manual)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	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	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

13 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.0Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance review

Best looking,best comfortable,best mileage,solid body, low maintenance expenses and a best car for family in proper budget .For a status symbol for family members Volkswagen is best.

My BMW X3 20d xdrive

Great mileage That didn’t drop less than 9kmpl how ever your pull Great back seat with sunroof view (panoramic) Very practical cabin and excellent to drive Great colour black It is fully loaded with latest features

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X3 [2008-2011] comparison with similar cars

Tiguan vs X3 [2008-2011] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Tiguan and BMW X3 [2008-2011]?

Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and BMW X3 [2008-2011] price is Rs. 41.22 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Tiguan is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Tiguan and X3 [2008-2011] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, mileage of Tiguan is 12.65kmpl and for the xDrive20d variant, mileage of X3 [2008-2011] is 10kmpl. Thus making Tiguan the most fuel efficient as compared to X3 [2008-2011]

Q: How is the performance of Tiguan compared to X3 [2008-2011]?

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 xDrive20d variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 [2008-2011] produces 178@4000 of power and 350@1750 of torque.

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3 [2008-2011]

Length (mm)	4509	4569
Width (mm)	1839	1987
Height (mm)	1665	1674
Wheelbase (mm)	2679	2795
Kerb Weight (kg)	1703

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	615
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	67

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
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
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

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

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