BMW X1
BMW X1
sDrive 20i
 
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan
1.4L TSI Life
AED 113,675
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BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

Overview: BMW X1 vs Tiguan

Brand BMW Volkswagen
SRP* N/A AED 113,675 Tiguan Price
Variant BMW X1 sDrive 20i Tiguan 1.4L TSI Life
User Rating 4.7 BMW X1 reviews 4.4 Tiguan reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1398 cc
Torque 270 Nm 250Nm
Power 184 150Hp
Top Speed 205 kmph Km/h -
Drive Type 4x2 FWD
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.7/5
10 reviews
4.4/5
7 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • From Test Drive to Travel Buddy

    After months of research, I took the BMW X1 for a test drive at the new dealership, and that sold me instantly. The panoramic glass roof made the interior feel wide and airy, while the heads-up display let me check speed without looking down. Parking assist was a lifesaver in a crowded shopping mall lot. The wireless phone charging pad feels like a true upgrade from my last car. One weekend, we loaded up for a drive and everyone commented on the comfy seats and clear Harman Kardon sound. For those wanting premium touches with everyday usefulness, X1 balances both with style.

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    Salman Aug 12, 2025
  • This SUV is a premium performance package

    The Tiguan with its premium all-black interior featuring leather seats, aluminum pedals, and a soft-touch dashboard are quite appealing. This SUV also gets key features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, customizable digital cockpit, ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof. When it comes to the performance, the Tiguan comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that delivers 187.74 bhp and 320 Nm of torque, tuned with a 7-speed DCT and all-wheel drive (AWD), it ensures strong performance and agility. It is not just high on performance but when it comes to mileage, this VW SUV gives you a lot compared to its rivals.

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    M
    Mohsin Mar 28, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like

Nicely equipped

Spacious for its class

Refined drive quality

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Things we don't like

Over-dependence on touchscreen

Expensive

Clumsy rear seat folding

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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8-Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type 4x2 FWD
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 --
Engine 2.0 L 1.4L TSI Turbo
Emission -- Yes
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1398 cc
Power 184 150Hp
Torque 270 Nm 250Nm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 205 kmph Km/h --
Mileage City 8.7 kmpl --
Mileage Highway 5.2 kmpl --
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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 420 L L 652 L
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 63 L L 58 L
Length 4454 mm mm 4539 mm
Ground Clearance 193 mm mm --
Width 1798 mm mm 1842 mm
Height 1545 mm mm 1662 mm
Wheel Base 2760 mm mm 2681 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Kerb Weight 1585 kg kg --
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type Power Electric
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut --
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 17-Inch
Steering Column Adjustable --
Tyre Size 225/50 R17 --
Rear Suspension Multi-Link --
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion --
Tyre Type Radial --
Wheel Size R17 --
Turning Radius 11.3 m --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes --
Shock Absorbers Type Coil Spring --
Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs --
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs --
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Safety

Central Locking Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes --
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Ebd Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror No Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Rear Camera No --
Parking Sensors Yes Front and Rear Front and Rear
Crash Sensor Yes --
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes --
Side Impact Beams Yes --
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- Outer rear seats Outer rear seats
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Lane Change Indicator -- Yes
Auto Hold -- Yes
Curtain Airbags -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Parking Assist -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
First Aid Kit -- Yes
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes 3-Zone Automatic Climatronic 3-Zone Automatic Climatronic
Power Windows Front Yes --
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Engine Start/Stop Button No Keyless start Keyless start
Adjustable Seats Yes --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Remote Trunk Opener Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes --
Additional Features Yes Driver alert system (rest recommendation) Driver alert system (rest recommendation)
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Seat Lumbar Support -- Pneumatically adjustable, front seats Pneumatically adjustable, front seats
Centre Console Armrest -- Yes
Usb charger -- Yes
Driving Modes -- Driving profile selection with touch control dial Driving profile selection with touch control dial
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
CD Player Yes --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes 2 x USB Type-C 2 x USB Type-C
DVD Player No --
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio Yes --
Additional Features Yes Driver alert system (rest recommendation) Driver alert system (rest recommendation)
Apple Carplay -- App-Connect, wired and wireless App-Connect, wired and wireless
Numbers of Speakers -- 8 8
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
Touch Screen Size -- 12.9-Inch 12.9-Inch
Android Auto -- App-Connect, wired and wireless App-Connect, wired and wireless
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Headlight range control Headlight range control
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No --
Rain Sensing Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Wheel Covers No --
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Power Antenna No --
Rear Spoiler Yes --
Roof Carrier No --
Sun Roof No --
Moon Roof No --
Side Stepper No --
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Roof Rail Yes Black roof rails Black roof rails
Remote Fuel Lid Opener Yes --
Headlamp Type HID HID LED LED
Shark fin antenna -- Yes
Tail Lamp Type -- LED LED
LED DRL -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock -- Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 10-Inch 10-Inch
Ambient Light -- Interior ambient lighting basic - 10 colours Interior ambient lighting basic - 10 colours

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes --
Leather Seats Yes --
Fabric Upholstery No Fabric seats - Mistral Grey or Soul Black Fabric seats - Mistral Grey or Soul Black
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
Digital Odometer -- Yes
Spare Wheel -- Yes
Additional Features Yes Driver alert system (rest recommendation) Driver alert system (rest recommendation)
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BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs

Q. Which Car has more power between BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan?

A. The BMW X1 has power of 184 with 270 Nm torque and Volkswagen Tiguan has power of 150Hp with 250Nm torque. Thus making X1 the more powerful as compared to Tiguan.

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Q. Which Car has more safety features between BMW X1 vs Volkswagen Tiguan?

A. X1 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Anti-Theft Alarm, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Parking Sensors, Crash Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Cruise Control, Door Ajar Warning and Engine Immobilizer

Tiguan safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, Lane Change Indicator, Auto Hold, Curtain Airbags, Electric Parking Brake, Parking Assist, Speed Sensing Door Locks, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

The BMW X1 and Volkswagen Tiguan both have same Safety Features.

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Q. Which Car has more comfort features between X1 vs Tiguan?

A. X1 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Heated Seats - Front, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Remote Trunk Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry and Additional Features

Tiguan comfort features: Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Bottle Holder, Centre Console Armrest and Usb charger

The BMW X1 has higher number of comfort features than Tiguan, hence BMW X1 is more comfortable than Volkswagen Tiguan.

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Q. Which is bigger X1 or Tiguan?

A. The X1 dimensions are 4454 mm mm length, 1798 mm mm width, 1545 mm mm height while the Tiguan dimensions are 4539 mm length, 1842 mm width, 1662 mm height. Hence the Tiguan is more longer more wider and more higher.

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Spacious for its class

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Expensive

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