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, 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: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`300 kg | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`880 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 (€): | 23 400 | 3200 | |
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