BMW X4 vs Volkswagen T-Cross
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
VS
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban SUV.
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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…
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
M40i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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115 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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10,0 s
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| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
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193 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
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96,6 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
Winner
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1.281 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,55 m
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| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,14 m
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| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,76 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/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 X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Pros
BMW X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
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 X4
12 for sale · from € 16.995
Volkswagen T-Cross
28 for sale · from € 11.950
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · Leather · Sport seats
€ 12.990
click2move by Declerc
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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