BMW X5 vs Volkswagen T-Cross
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban SUV.
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Pick this one if…
BMW X5
Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).
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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
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
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115 hp
|
| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
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10,0 s
|
| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
|
193 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
96,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
|
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
Winner
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1.281 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
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2,55 m
|
| Length |
4,92 m
|
4,14 m
|
| Width |
2,00 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 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/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Cons
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Volkswagen T-Cross
- Rear bench tight for three adults
- Pre-facelift interior plainer
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