BMW X5 2023 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touareg can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 530 HP | 231 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 750 NM | 450 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | 5.2 - 7.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Touareg. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 | 2.2 - 10.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`981 kg | ~ 2`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`270 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 711 kg | ~ 667 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 69 200 | 60 000 | |
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