BMW 8 series 1989 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 8 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Touareg can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.6 | 2.5 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 - 381 HP | 175 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 550 NM | 305 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 7.8 seconds | 5.9 - 12.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 18.0 | 9.6 - 15.9 | |
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BMW 8 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.73 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 8 series is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 230 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`230 | ~ 2`958 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 3400 | |
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