BMW iX3 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
BMW iX3
BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX3
Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.
Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).
Read the full guide
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
iX3 · Electric vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| BMW iX3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
286 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
400 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
6,8 s
Winner
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9,1 s
|
| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
131,2 hp/t
Winner
|
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 iX3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
510 L
|
652 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.560 L
|
1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,68 m
|
| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,67 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric) | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single electric motor (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 iX3
- 12V battery issues (occasional)
- Parking-sensor or camera faults
- Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque
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 iX3
- Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
- Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
- Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
BMW iX3
- No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
- Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
- Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW iX3
10 for sale · from € 31.995
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay · 80kwh
€ 31.995
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DR Motors
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€ 50.950
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€ 79.950
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Volkswagen Tiguan
76 for sale · from € 7.950
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI · R-Line · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay
€ 25.990
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Volkswagen Tiguan Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
Volkswagen Tiguan Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.995
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Volkswagen Tiguan DSG · plug-in hybrid · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay ·…
€ 45.490
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