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, if possible |
no data | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`210 kg | 2`945 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`790 kg | 2`350 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 595 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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