Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Volkswagen Tiguan

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    2025 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
    vs
    2025 BMW
    X3
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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    Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
    Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    TowingTowing
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $43,990 - $73,790
    $83,100 - $178,000
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
    • Price cuts improve value
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside rivals
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
    • Flashy interior tech
    • Fun and easy to drive
    Misses
    • Option packs add up quickly
    • Fiddly air vent setup
    • Lots of glossy piano black finishes

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Night Shade Blue Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option. 

    The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 19841995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    46, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    110kW - 235kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    3900 - 65004000 - 6250
    Torque
    250Nm - 420Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 20001500 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    80 - 92.890
    Compression Ratio
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