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BMW X2 vs Volkswagen T-Roc

BMW X2

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

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Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen’s compact crossover SUV.

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BMW X2

Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.

Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Volkswagen T-Roc

Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance

sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

BMW X2 Volkswagen T-Roc
Power
192 hp Winner
150 hp
Torque
280 Nm Winner
250 Nm
0–100 km/h
7,4 s Winner
8,5 s
Top speed
227 km/h Winner
205 km/h
Power-to-weight
118,9 hp/t Winner
118,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)
146 g/km
128 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)
6,4 L/100km
5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

BMW X2 Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot
470 L Winner
445 L
Boot (seats folded)
1.355 L Winner
1.290 L
Wheelbase
2,67 m Winner
2,59 m
Length
4,36 m
4,23 m
Width
1,82 m
1,82 m
Height
1,51 m
1,57 m
Seats
5
5

Powertrain & tech

BMW X2 Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2)
Drive Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel
Fuel Petrol · Diesel Petrol · Diesel
Transmission 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard Euro 6 Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later)
LEZ access Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X2
  • Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
  • EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
  • Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • DSG shift quality or fluid-service neglect
  • 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation/"kangarooing" (early)
  • AdBlue/DPF on diesels (short trips)

Pros

BMW X2
  • Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
  • Coupe-like, stylish design
  • Refined B48 petrol engines
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • Elevated seating and a usable boot
  • Agile and compact in town
  • Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range

Cons

BMW X2
  • Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
  • Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
  • Harder interior plastics

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Belgian taxes & LEZ

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