Volkswagen Tiguan vs BMW X3

SpecVolkswagen Tiguan2024BMW X32023
Price (OTR)£38,255£56,705
Power150 bhp286 bhp
Torque360 Nm650 Nm
0–60 mph9.3 secs5.6 secs
Top Speed127 mph149 mph
MPG (combined)47.9 mpg43.5 mpg
CO₂136 g/km150 g/km
Boot Space615 litres550 litres
Kerb Weight1600 kg1875 kg
Engine2.0L3.0L
Transmission7-speed DSG8-speed Auto
DrivetrainFWDAWD
Insurance Group2335
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen TiguanBMW X3
Fuel / energy£4,214£4,640
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£3,879£5,355
Depreciation (est.)£15,302£22,682
Total cost£23,965£33,247
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.