BMW X3 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel).
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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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
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 X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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