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BMW X3 vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 35400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or VW Touran?

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Touran has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15862 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a decisively edge – offering 398 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls clearly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Touran is distinct lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers distinct more room – 834 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs a bit better – up to 1980 L, which is about 280 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran minimal takes the win – 601 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X3 shows itself to be is largely superior 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 £51,300
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BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
VW Touran

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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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BMW X3
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Costs and Consumption

Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW X3?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.