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BMW X4 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or VW Golf Variant?

BMW X4 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

BMW X4

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf Variant

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf Variant is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,010 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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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 X4 offers considerably more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is noticeably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 509 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers slightly more boot space – 611 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries barely more – 547 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 holds a decisive overall lead 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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BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
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The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
-
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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