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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
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BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
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 safety8 L/100km
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Car B
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
A rapid, premium wagon that blends five-seat practicality with strong horsepower and a 4.3 s 0–100 km/h, suiting growing families and road trips. Front-wheel drive and the premium price temper appeal for buyers seeking all-weather traction or low-cost entry.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety387 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 72
City 29 / 36
Budget / value 60 / 51
Road trip 57 / 56
Performance 29 / 31
Cargo 31 / 38
Practical 37 / 54
Premium 34 / 56
Winter 30 / 32

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Orange = BMW 3 Series Touring M340i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
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 M340i

  • Very quick 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s for confident passing and merging
  • 500 L cargo space and wagon shape handle family gear and road trips
  • Five seats with everyday practicality for growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km given the performance

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Touring M340i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i puts out 387 hp vs 280 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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