BMW X3 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview | |
MSRP$51,300 | MSRP$30,805 |
Listings1511 | Listings4619 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.5 cu ft | Cargo Space33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4176 lbs | Curb Weight3563 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height66.1 in |
Length187.2 in | Length184.4 in |
Width83.9 in | Width84.7 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase109.9 in |
Maximum Payload1107 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $51,300 | $30,805 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.5 cu ft | 33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4176 lbs | 3563 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 84.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 109.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1107 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4001 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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