BMW iX1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
BMW iX1
BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX1
Pick the iX1 for zero-emission driving in a practical compact premium SUV with modern iDrive tech and a punchy xDrive30.
Best engine: The xDrive30 (313 hp, dual motor).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Tiguan
Pick the Tiguan for a roomy, practical family SUV with strong towing and a wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.5 TSI/eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
xDrive30 · Electric vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| BMW iX1 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
313 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
494 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
5,6 s
Winner
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9,1 s
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| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
150,1 hp/t
Winner
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101,4 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX1 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
490 L
|
652 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.495 L
|
1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
Winner
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2,68 m
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| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,54 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX1 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11) | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive) | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX1
- Software/iDrive (early OS8/OS9 builds)
- Integrated brake system (IBS) recall (2022–2024)
- 12V battery can drain when parked
Volkswagen Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
BMW iX1
- Zero-emission and brisk in traffic thanks to instant torque
- Practical compact SUV with adult rear seats and a 490 L boot
- Quiet, refined ride, typically electric
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
BMW iX1
- Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
- Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
- Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions
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