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VW Tiguan vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or BMW 3 Series Touring?

VW Tiguan vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tiguan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is markedly 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 considerably 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.

3 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is barely faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Tiguan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is marginally lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 66 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries barely more – 533 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 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
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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VW Tiguan

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4,539 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Max trunk capacity
1,420 L
Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 230 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the VW Tiguan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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