Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 177 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 290 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touareg has 47 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.8 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`880 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 23 400 | 28 800 | |
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