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BMW i4 vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or VW Tayron?

BMW i4 vs VW Tayron: Key differences

BMW i4

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Tayron

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tayron is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,759 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 490 km more than the VW Tayron.

Tayron

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i4 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 329 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers considerably more torque with 795 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 395 Nm more.

i4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tayron is noticeably lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers significantly more boot space – 885 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 415 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries a bit more – 566 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
-
Length
4,792 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW i4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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