BMW X2 vs Volkswagen Taigo
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
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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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
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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110 hp
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| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
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191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
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93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
Winner
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440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
Winner
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1.222 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,57 m
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,27 m
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| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,76 m
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| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol 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 Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
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 X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X2
22 for sale · from € 12.990
Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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