BMW X3 vs Volkswagen Taigo
BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size premium SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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 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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
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110 hp
|
| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| 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 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 Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series 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 X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
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 X3
44 for sale · from € 6.950
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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