BMW X4 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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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
M40i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
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205 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.478 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
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 X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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