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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tiguan comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW Tiguan?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tiguan: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Tiguan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,479 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 29 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Tiguan
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is only slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more boot space – 652 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 544 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
VW Tiguan
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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VW Tiguan
The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
VW Tiguan
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
460 - 544 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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