Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs BMW X5 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW X5 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 6.0 | 3.0 - 4.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 - 450 HP | 235 - 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 - 750 NM | 315 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 12 seconds | 6.5 - 8.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 - 16.4 | 8.1 - 12.0 | |
|
Volkswagen Touareg petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Volkswagen Touareg equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 10 cm shorter than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1750 litres | |
|
BMW X5 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Touareg has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`979 | ~ 2`753 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Touareg has
|
BMW X5 has
| |