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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
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BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
Car A
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
At around 37,500, the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake blends 565 L practicality with punchy 280 hp performance, delivering good value in its segment. It shines on road trips and family duty more than in tight city driving or track-focused use.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety280 hp
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
Car B
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
The BMW 3 Series Touring 320i is a practical five-seat wagon with a 500 L cargo area and efficient gasoline running, making it a good fit for growing families seeking good value in its segment. Its FWD layout and balanced performance suit commuting and trips more than spirited or winter driving.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety6.1 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssecondary usage matchsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 72
City 29 / 43
Budget / value 60 / 61
Road trip 57 / 56
Performance 29 / 26
Cargo 31 / 38
Practical 37 / 57
Premium 34 / 48
Winter 30 / 32

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Orange = BMW 3 Series Touring 320i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake BMW 3 Series Touring 320i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake

  • 565 L cargo and five seats suit growing families and long trips
  • 280 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h make passing and merging easy
  • 8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class on extended drives
  • Safety emphasis in rankings adds reassurance for family use

BMW 3 Series Touring 320i

  • Wagon practicality with a 500 L trunk handles family gear and weekly shops.
  • Efficient for its class at a combined 6.1 L/100 km to help manage running costs.
  • 0–100 km/h in 7.0 s provides confident everyday acceleration and overtakes.
  • Aligns with priorities of reliability and safety in this segment.

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW 3 Series Touring 320i if…
Performance & capability
BMW 3 Series Touring 320i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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