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VW Touran vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 77,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or BMW X5?

VW Touran vs BMW X5: Key differences

VW Touran

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Touran

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Touran is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

X5

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 X5 offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

Touran

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is significantly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers visibly more boot space – 834 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries moderately more – 705 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
VW Touran
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Touran

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 X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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VW Touran
BMW X5

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
68 - 289 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
565 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
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