BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Taigo
BMW X1
BMW’s compact premium SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
First car
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Pick this one if…
BMW X1
Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| BMW X1 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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110 hp
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| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,7 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
226 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
127,6 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
134 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,9 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X1 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
505 L
Winner
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440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.550 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
|
2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,44 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,60 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X1 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the Mini Countryman) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 6-speed manual | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X1
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Engine mounts can wear early
- Cooling system needs checking
- Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47)
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
BMW X1
- Sharp BMW handling
- Proven B-series engines
- Optional xDrive all-wheel drive
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
BMW X1
- Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
- Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X1
89 for sale · from € 6.990
Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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