BMW X3 sDrive30i vs Volkswagen Tiguan R

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · RWD

Volkswagen Tiguan R

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 sDrive30i

A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Tiguan R

Quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) and 320 hp meet five-seat practicality and a 615-liter trunk. A good-value choice for growing families who also take road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety320 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 77

City 44 / 43

Budget / value 58 / 55

Road trip 57 / 57

Performance 34 / 29

Cargo 38 / 42

Practical 55 / 54

Premium 49 / 31

Winter 44 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 sDrive30i · Orange = Volkswagen Tiguan R

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 sDrive30i Volkswagen Tiguan R

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Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
Good value in its segment around 45,000
Rear-wheel drive only; those wanting all-weather traction may prefer AWD
Cargo space is adequate but not the roomiest if you haul bulky gear often
Gasoline powertrain only; no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits
Not aimed at performance driving despite a quick 0-100 km/h time

Volkswagen Tiguan R

0–100 km/h in 4.9 s makes passing and merging easy
615-liter trunk handles strollers, sports gear, and luggage
Five seats fit a growing family
Good value in its segment given performance and space
Combined 9 l/100 km consumption is higher than efficiency-first options
Only five seats; not suitable if you need a third row
Performance focus may be unnecessary if you just want basic commuting
Less focused on a premium-luxury experience

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 sDrive30i uses 8.0 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Tiguan R if…

More power

Volkswagen Tiguan R puts out 320 hp vs 252 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Volkswagen Tiguan R

Verdict

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