BMW X5 2007 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW X5 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Touareg has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.8 | 2.5 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 - 355 HP | 174 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 - 580 NM | 360 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 8.1 seconds | 5.9 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 12.0 | 8.3 - 16.4 | |
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BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| BMW X5 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1570 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`753 | ~ 2`979 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 6800 | |
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