BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

    Volkswagen Tiguan

    2025 BMW
    3 Series
    vs
    2025 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 602 km
    55L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $167,100 - $186,100
    $43,990 - $70,490
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
    • Price cuts improve value
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside rivals

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Night Shade Blue Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option. 

    The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    29931395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    64
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    353kW - 390kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    62503900 - 6500
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27501500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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