2020 BMW X1 vs. 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 BMW X1 and 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 BMW X1 and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
When comparing the 2020 BMW X1's and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW X1's and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X1 is a better car than the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Pricing: A used 2020 BMW X1 ranges from $15,998 to $27,998 while a used 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $13,715 to $24,754.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW X1 loses 50.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan loses 47.8 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW X1.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X1 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Tiguan's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW X1 being ranked 2 out of 12 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Volkswagen Tiguan being ranked 12 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X1 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Tiguan the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the BMW X1 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 BMW X1’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan base engine makes 184 horsepower. The X1 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 531 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the 2020 BMW X1 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The X1 uses premium unleaded, and the Tiguan uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The 2020 BMW X1, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 BMW X1 has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
33831
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
23200 - 42650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24855
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22995 - 26645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22413
Price Range:
15998 - 27998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22777
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
16668 - 26387
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
106
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60039
# Good or Great Deals:
53
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19095
Price Range:
13715 - 24754
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
19977
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
16297 - 25192
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
730
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70686
# Good or Great Deals:
358
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW X1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
5.7 - 8.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.058
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
4.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.02
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.696331685535553
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3153157169716003
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 19.8
BMW X1 Rankings
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64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 BMW X1 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28i
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SE R-Line Black, SE R-Line Black 4Motion, SEL, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 531 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
337 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
27.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3554 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
175.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3757 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
185.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Jucaro Beige Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Misano Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Green
Dark Olive Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Silk Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Pyrite Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Oyster / Oyster/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Storm Gray
