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VW Arteon vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (320 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or BMW 3 Series Touring?
VW Arteon vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences
Arteon
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,224 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
3 Series Touring
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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.
Arteon
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 Arteon is very slightly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers moderately more boot space – 590 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers barely more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 122 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries marginally more – 569 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
VW Arteon
BMW 3 Series Touring
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VW Arteon
The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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 Arteon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
590 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,866 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,871 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
467 - 569 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
VW
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Brand
BMW
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