2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | Tiguan | X3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |