BMW iX3 vs Volkswagen Taigo

BMW iX3

BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.

VS

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.

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…

Volkswagen Taigo

Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).

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Performance

iX3 · Electric vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	BMW iX3	Volkswagen Taigo
Power	286 hp Winner	110 hp
Torque	400 Nm Winner	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	6,8 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	180 km/h	191 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	131,2 hp/t Winner	93,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	BMW iX3	Volkswagen Taigo
Boot	510 L Winner	440 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.560 L Winner	1.222 L
Wheelbase	2,86 m Winner	2,57 m
Length	4,73 m	4,27 m
Width	1,89 m	1,76 m
Height	1,67 m	1,49 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	BMW iX3	Volkswagen Taigo
Platform	CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive)	EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d (all engines)
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW iX3

12V battery issues (occasional)
Parking-sensor or camera faults
Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque

Volkswagen Taigo

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Plastic water pump/thermostat module

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Compact and agile in town

Cons

BMW iX3

No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport

Volkswagen Taigo

Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
No all-wheel drive available

Compare specific generations

G08 · 2020 – 2026

G08 · 2020 – 2026

CS1 · 2021 – 2026

CS1 · 2021 – 2026

Belgian taxes & LEZ

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For sale at dealers

BMW iX3

10 for sale · from € 31.995

BMW iX3

BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay · 80kwh

06/2021 46.577 km Electric 210 kW (286 hp)

BMW iX3

BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay

09/2024 22.796 km Electric 210 kW (286 hp)

BMW iX3

BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED

04/2026 4.008 km Electric 345 kW (469 hp)

BMW iX3

BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay …

11/2023 40.500 km Electric 210 kW (286 hp)

Volkswagen Taigo

27 for sale · from € 16.450

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless

10/2022 3.900 km Petrol 70 kW (95 hp)

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Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation

01/2025 15.141 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp)

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Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation

11/2024 9.982 km Petrol 85 kW (116 hp)

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Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation

02/2022 40.092 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp)