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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW T-Roc - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 26400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW T-Roc?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW T-Roc has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 14619 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

T-Roc @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 88 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW T-Roc is a bit lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers minimal more room – 500 L compared to 475 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1510 L, which is about 160 L more than the VW T-Roc.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slight takes the win – 520 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)
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The VW T-Roc mixes cheeky, coupe-like styling with the everyday sense and space of an SUV, so it looks fun without sacrificing family sense. It’s a likeable all-rounder with tidy road manners and plenty of personality, ideal if you want a car that’s practical enough for chores but entertaining enough to enjoy.

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4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews VW T-Roc

5 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
26400 - 38000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1465 - 1539 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4271 - 4373 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1811 - 1828 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1527 - 1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1350 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
187 - 212 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW

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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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