BMW X4 vs Volkswagen T-Roc

BMW X4

BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).

Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen’s compact crossover 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-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

M40i · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	BMW X4	Volkswagen T-Roc
Power	360 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	500 Nm Winner	250 Nm
0–100 km/h	4,8 s Winner	8,5 s
Top speed	250 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	188,0 hp/t Winner	118,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	191 g/km	128 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,2 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X4	Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot	525 L Winner	445 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.430 L Winner	1.290 L
Wheelbase	2,86 m Winner	2,59 m
Length	4,75 m	4,23 m
Width	1,92 m	1,82 m
Height	1,62 m	1,57 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X4	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02)	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel	EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	8-speed automatic (ZF)	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later)
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/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 X4

N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)

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 X4

Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)

Volkswagen T-Roc

Elevated seating and a usable boot
Agile and compact in town
Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range

Cons

BMW X4

Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension

Volkswagen T-Roc

Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
Harder interior plastics

Driving experience

BMW X4

More dynamic and refined than the F26. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control is good, and the car feels planted and secure with xDrive. It is engaging for a crossover but prioritises composure and refinement over pure sharpness. Adaptive suspension (where fitted) offers a useful range between firm and acceptable comfort. The B58 M40i is the standout: strong, refined, free-revving and characterful with excellent mid-range punch. B48 four-cylinder petrols are smooth and responsive. Diesels (especially the B57 sixes) deliver strong low-end torque and effortless cruising. Overall a stylish, capable crossover that balances road presence, dynamics and everyday usability better than its predecessor.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Easy, comfortable and a little more involving than most crossovers. The T-Roc steers accurately with decent weighting, rides well enough, and handles tidily for a car of its height, with the 2.0 TSI R version adding genuine pace. Front-drive is the default; 4MOTION adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TSI is the sensible pick — smooth and efficient — the 2.0 TDI is the distance choice, and the 1.0 TSI is adequate for town work. The DSG is smooth; the manual is light. It is a well-rounded compact crossover that feels closer to a Golf than its tall body suggests.