A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tiguan
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
iX1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiguan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Model Introduced Year
2023
2007
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Current Tiguan generation offers modern safety and tech upgrades
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Recent facelift improved technology and styling
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Premium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1599 kg
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Length
4500 mm
4539 mm
Width
1845 mm
1842 mm
Height
1616 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2676 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
652 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1599 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
11.5 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
981 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
928 mm
-
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
230 kW
140 kW
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
87.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
156.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
DCT
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Available
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
40
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Cloth
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior, digital cockpit, advanced infotainment
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1650 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1650 l
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.7
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
Standard
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
tiguan
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Infotainment System
Yes
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
SYNC
Touchscreen
14.9
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
5
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
201 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
201 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
1586 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1576 mm
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
175 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
175
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
175
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
856200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
1255000
856200
Starting Price Zar
1255000
856200
Spec
iX1
Tiguan
Warranty
Yes
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 and Tiguan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: iX1 95 vs Tiguan 60.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Tiguan 51.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Tiguan 82.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Tiguan 77.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 not separately scored vs Tiguan not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
iX1 leads by 17 points
iX1 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiguan.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Tiguan
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 68 pts for Tiguan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Tiguan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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