BMW X4 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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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
M40i · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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9,1 s
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| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
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210 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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101,4 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
|
652 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,68 m
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| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
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 X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
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 X4
12 for sale · from € 16.995
Volkswagen Tiguan
76 for sale · from € 7.950
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