BMW 8 series 1992 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2002
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 8 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 8 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Despite less power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.2 | |
| BMW 8 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 8 series is 36 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`210 kg | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`790 kg | 2`602 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 598 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 procentiem less than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 3200 | |
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