BMW 8 series 1992 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| BMW 8 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| 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 | 1.73 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 8 series is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 3600 | |
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