Volkswagen Touareg R-Line
Suv · Gasoline
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BMW X3 M40i
Suv · Gasoline
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line
Car A
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line
The Volkswagen Touareg R-Line combines strong V6 petrol performance with a very large 810 L cargo area, suiting growing families and road trips. It leans toward practicality and long-distance use over tight-city or track-style driving.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100km
BMW X3 M40i
Car B
BMW X3 M40i
The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety360 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 83 / 75
City 30 / 28
Budget / value 51 / 50
Road trip 73 / 65
Performance 32 / 30
Cargo 53 / 38
Practical 59 / 53
Premium 40 / 61
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Touareg R-Line · Orange = BMW X3 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Touareg R-Line BMW X3 M40i
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Pros & cons

Volkswagen Touareg R-Line

  • Brisk acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.6 s) from a 340 hp V6 for confident overtakes
  • Huge 810 L trunk makes packing for family trips simple
  • Five-seat layout suits growing families
  • At 55,000, it offers good value in its segment given space and performance

BMW X3 M40i

  • Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
  • 550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
  • Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Touareg R-Line if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line uses 8.5 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M40i if…
More power
BMW X3 M40i puts out 360 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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