BMW X5 2018 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 136 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`940 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Touareg scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 56 200 | 19 200 | |
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