Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.80 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`840 | 2`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 19 400 | 24 400 | |
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