BMW vs Volkswagen — which to choose?
Detailed comparison based on 8607 real listings in Latvia
📊 Key Metrics
| Metric | BMW | Volkswagen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listings | 4874 | 3733 | ✓ BMW — more listings |
| Average Price | €13 124 | €9101 | ✓ Volkswagen — cheaper |
| Median Price | €8750 | €6000 | ✓ Volkswagen — cheaper |
| Price Range | €600 – €145 000 | €300 – €72 600 | |
| Average Year | 2011 | 2012 | ✓ Volkswagen — newer |
| Average Mileage | 263 097 km | 256 183 km | ✓ Volkswagen — less mileage |
⛽ Fuel Type
BMW
Diesel80% (3874)
Petrol15% (736)
Hybrid3% (136)
Gas/LPG1% (58)
Universāls0% (6)
Sedans0% (3)
Apvidus0% (2)
Hečbeks0% (1)
Volkswagen
Diesel76% (2775)
Petrol21% (755)
Hybrid2% (63)
Gas/LPG1% (53)
Hečbeks0% (5)
Mikroautobuss0% (2)
Universāls0% (2)
Pikaps0% (1)
⚙️ Transmission
BMW
Automatic27%
Automatic22%
Automāts 8 ātrumi14%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi11%
Automāts 6 ātrumi8%
Manual6%
Manuāla4%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi3%
Automāts 5 ātrumi2%
Automāts 7 ātrumi1%
Automāts 10 ātrumi1%
Melna metālika0%
Melna 0%
Automāts 9 ātrumi0%
Automāts 4 ātrumi0%
Zila metālika0%
Pelēka 0%
Pelēka metālika0%
Sudraba metālika0%
Zila 0%
Brūna metālika0%
Manuāla 8 ātrumi0%
Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%
Balta 0%
Gaiši zila metālika0%
Brūna 0%
Manuāla 10 ātrumi0%
Zaļa metālika0%
Volkswagen
Automatic17%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi15%
Manual14%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi14%
Manuāla12%
Automatic12%
Automāts 7 ātrumi7%
Automāts 6 ātrumi5%
Automāts 8 ātrumi2%
Automāts 5 ātrumi1%
Balta 0%
Automāts 10 ātrumi0%
Melna metālika0%
Automāts 4 ātrumi0%
Manuāla 4 ātrumi0%
Pelēka 0%
Pelēka metālika0%
Sudraba 0%
Sudraba metālika0%
Melna 0%
Sarkana 0%
Zila metālika0%
Balta metālika0%
Brūna 0%
Zila 0%
Brūna metālika0%
Tumši sarkana metālika0%
Sarkana metālika0%
Oranža 0%
🏆 Popular Models
BMW
💰 Price Distribution
| Range | BMW | Volkswagen |
|---|---|---|
| < €3,000 | 10% (464) | 26% (972) |
| €3,000–5,000 | 18% (897) | 17% (618) |
| €5,000–10,000 | 30% (1452) | 26% (982) |
| €10,000–20,000 | 24% (1167) | 21% (797) |
| €20,000–35,000 | 12% (575) | 7% (275) |
| €35,000+ | 7% (319) | 2% (89) |
🎯 Verdict
Volkswagen wins on: cheaper, newer, less mileage. BMW excels in: more listings. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.
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Open comparison tool →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶Which is cheaper — BMW or Volkswagen?
By average price in Latvia, Volkswagen is cheaper at €9101, compared to €13 124 for BMW.
▶BMW or Volkswagen — which is more reliable?
Both brands offer reliable models. BMW average mileage is 263 097 km, Volkswagen — 256 183 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.
▶How many BMW and Volkswagen listings are there in Latvia?
Currently there are 4874 BMW and 3733 Volkswagen listings in Latvia.
▶Which car is better for families — BMW or Volkswagen?
Both brands have great family models. BMW top models: 320, X5, 530. Volkswagen: Tiguan, Passat (b8), Touran.
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