2022 BMW X1 vs. 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW X1 and 2022 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 2022 BMW X1 and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.
In comparing the 2022 BMW X1's and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW X1's and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is a better car than the 2022 BMW X1.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW X1 ranges from $24,500 to $33,996 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $21,559 to $32,498.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW X1 loses 44.6 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW X1.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X1 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Tiguan's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW X1 being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Volkswagen Tiguan being ranked 8 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X1 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Tiguan the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Tiguan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X1.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW X1’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the 2022 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 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the 2022 BMW X1 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The X1 uses premium unleaded, and the Tiguan uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 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 2022 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 2022 BMW X1 has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, with an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.65 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$34,895
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$24,400 - $44,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,991 - $37,972
Starting MSRP:
$26,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,445 - $29,995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,916
Price Range:
$24,500 - $33,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$31,331
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$22,611 - $40,395
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,456
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,835
Price Range:
$21,559 - $32,498
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$26,469
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,890 - $30,299
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,344
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,285
# Good or Great Deals:
630
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW X1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.9 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 16.4
BMW X1 Rankings
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59 out of / 68Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings
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63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 BMW X1 Trim Levels
sDrive28i, xDrive28i
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SE R-Line Black, SE R-Line Black 4Motion, SEL 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):
4.88 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.65 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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 @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1900 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):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3536 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:
3765 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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:
P215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Misano Blue Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
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
