BMW X1 or Volkswagen Tiguan?
What are the main differences between the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
BMW X1
- From-price
- €53,961 (valid from 1 November 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
- Electric range (WLTP)
- 76–83 km
- Power
- 100–240 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 540 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2022)
- Versions in the price list
- 10
Volkswagen Tiguan
- From-price
- €47,990 (price list 28 July 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Electric range (WLTP)
- 118–126 km
- Power
- 96–200 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 26 min
- Boot space
- 652 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2024)
- Versions in the price list
- 9
How do the versions of the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | BMW X1 BMW X1 xDrive25e | Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend | Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | €53,961Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 1 November 2026 | €47,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026 | €49,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | €52,461 | €46,865 | €48,825 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | Plug-in hybrid, All-wheel drive | Mild hybrid, Front-wheel drive | Plug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 180 kW (245 hp) | 96 kW (131 hp) | 150 kW (204 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 6.8 s | 10.2 s | 8.2 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 76–83 km electric2.4–2.8 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 125 km electric1.4 l/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026 | 14.2 kWh | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 11 kW | not confirmed in an official source | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | 40 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | 26 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 1,930 kg | 1,598 kg | 1,866 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 1,700 kg | 1,600 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 540 l | 652 l | 652 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 4,500 × 1,845 × 1,642 mm | 4,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm | 4,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 12 October 2022; Euro NCAP, 29 May 2024 | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | 5 of 5 stars (2024) | 5 of 5 stars (2024) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BMW Group Nederland, 1 November 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | €962€11,541 a year on €52,461 | €859€10,310 a year on €46,865 | €895€10,742 a year on €48,825 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | €333 – €365all provinces, 2026 | €253 – €276all provinces, 2026 | €333 – €365all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BMW Group Nederland, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | €6.692.8 l/100 km | €13.875.8 l/100 km | €3.351.4 l/100 km |
When do you choose the BMW X1 and when the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Choose the BMW X1 if…
- You want a compact premium SUV with a choice of petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
- You can charge regularly and want to drive many daily kilometres electrically: the plug-ins manage 76 to 83 km on the WLTP cycle.
- You want a roomy boot: 540 litres in the sDrive18i.
Choose the Volkswagen Tiguan if…
- You want a roomy mid-size SUV with a 652-litre boot (eTSI) and a sliding rear bench; ANWB found more rear and boot space than in the Mazda CX-5.
- You can charge and mostly drive short trips: the eHybrid is rated at 118 to 126 km electric range (WLTP) and charges at 11 kW AC.
- You tow: the eHybrid 150 kW may tow 1,800 kg braked, the 200 kW version 2,000 kg.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BMW X1 costs per month: fuel about €84 (WLTP consumption 2.8 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €111 – €122 depending on the province, together €195 – €205 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance. For a plug-in hybrid only the stated WLTP consumption is priced; the other part of the driving (electricity or fuel) is not in it.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan costs per month: fuel about €173 (WLTP consumption 5.8 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €84 – €92 depending on the province, together €258 – €265 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1BMW X1 xDrive25e | €84 | €111 – €122 | €195 – €205 |
| Volkswagen TiguanTiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend | €173 | €84 – €92 | €258 – €265 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used BMW X1 or Volkswagen Tiguan cars for sale?
- BMW X1: 554 used cars in our stock, from €7,450. See the used cars
- Volkswagen Tiguan: 559 used cars in our stock, from €7,750. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan cost?
The BMW X1 costs from €53,961 (valid from 1 November 2026) and the Volkswagen Tiguan from €47,990 (price list 28 July 2026).
Which goes further, the BMW X1 or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
According to WLTP the BMW X1 manages 76–83 km and the Volkswagen Tiguan 118–126 km. The Volkswagen Tiguan goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The boot of the BMW X1 holds 540 litres and the Volkswagen Tiguan 652 litres.
How safe are the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan according to Euro NCAP?
The BMW X1 scored 5 of 5 stars (2022 test) and the Volkswagen Tiguan 5 of 5 stars (2024 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the BMW X1 and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- All versions and specifications of the BMW X1
- All versions and specifications of the Volkswagen Tiguan
- Our review of the BMW X1
- Our review of the Volkswagen Tiguan
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: BMW personenauto's per handelsbenaming, nieuw in NL 2026 (data t/m 2026-10-24) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen, min. massa rijklaar en min. catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (BMW, nieuw 2026) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: Prijslijst BMW X1 / iX1 (U11) (ingaande 1 november 2026, versie 2) (document date 1 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- BMW Group Nederland: BMW X1 SUV (U11): technische gegevens en motortypes (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BMW X1 2022 - Euro NCAP assessment (incl. iX1) (document date 12 October 2022, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan - Informatie en prijzen per 28 juli 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 28 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 29 mei 2026 (modeljaar 2026) (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2024 safety results for Volkswagen Tiguan, rated 5 stars (document date 29 May 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): Tiguan - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
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