Volkswagen Touareg vs BMW X3
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2008 | Years produced2004-Present |
MSRP$49,495 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings327 | Listings9219 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4696 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height65.4 in |
Length188.8 in | Length187.2 in |
Width76.4 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase113.9 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2008 | 2004-Present |
MSRP | $49,495 | $51,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4696 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |
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