BMW X5 vs Volkswagen Taigo
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
First car
Second car
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 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
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
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110 hp
|
| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
|
200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
|
5,4 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
Winner
|
1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,92 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
2,00 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| 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 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 Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
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 X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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