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BMW Z4 vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or VW Touareg?

BMW Z4 vs VW Touareg: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW Z4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touareg uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg offers clearly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Touareg offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is markedly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 549 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers clearly more boot space – 810 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 529 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries substantially more – 751 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 516 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg is clearly superior 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.

from £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 47 - 49 km
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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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Reviews BMW Z4

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Maingard
26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Reviews VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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