BMW 8 series 1994 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 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: | 326 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 260 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 12.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 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 |
no data | 1525 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: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 3400 | |
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