BMW iX3 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW iX3
BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX3
Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.
Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
iX3 · Electric vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW iX3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
286 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
400 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
6,8 s
Winner
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9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
180 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
131,2 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW iX3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
510 L
Winner
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472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.560 L
Winner
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1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,67 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive) | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW iX3
- 12V battery issues (occasional)
- Parking-sensor or camera faults
- Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
BMW iX3
- Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
- Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
- Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW iX3
- No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
- Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW iX3
10 for sale · from € 31.995
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay · 80kwh
€ 31.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 50.950
Garage D'hont
Garage D'hont
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 79.950
Auto Frank BV
Auto Frank BV
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay …
€ 42.900
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