Volkswagen Touareg 2009 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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 2003 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 ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg is 8 cm longer than the BMW X5, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.4 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`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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