BMW X3 vs Volkswagen T-Cross
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban 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…
Volkswagen T-Cross
Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).
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Performance
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
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115 hp
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| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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10,0 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
193 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
96,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
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1.281 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,55 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,14 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
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
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Pros
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Volkswagen T-Cross
- Rear bench tight for three adults
- Pre-facelift interior plainer
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X3
44 for sale · from € 6.950
Volkswagen T-Cross
28 for sale · from € 11.950
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · Leather · Sport seats
€ 12.990
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click2move by Declerc
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · LED · Adaptive cruise control
€ 19.990
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · Leather
€ 13.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 22.750
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