Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1750 litres | |
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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`945 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 9200 | |
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