BMW X3 vs Volkswagen T-Roc
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s compact crossover SUV.
First car
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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-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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
|
250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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8,5 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
|
118,6 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
445 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.290 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,59 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,23 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,82 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 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 X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
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 X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Elevated seating and a usable boot
- Agile and compact in town
- Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
- Harder interior plastics
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW X3
44 for sale · from € 6.950
Volkswagen T-Roc
73 for sale · from € 11.290
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.490
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Leather
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.990
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 27.890
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