Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.9 Diesel | 4.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 275 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 14.3 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 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 590 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) | |
| 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: | 1.70 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 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 225 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): | 3`200 | 2`785 | |
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 9800 | |
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