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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tiguan – Which one offers the better deal?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW 3 Series Touring or VW Tiguan fits your lifestyle better.
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Tiguan has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8272 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.
As for range, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – achieving up to 126 km, about 29 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Tiguan
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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 has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs a bit better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 58 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Tiguan is minimal lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers distinct more room – 652 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs barely noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 140 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan barely noticeable takes the win – 533 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be offers a more balanced package and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £41,100
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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 blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
32800 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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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
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 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, Petrol MHEV, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
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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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.