Volkswagen Touareg 2003 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7 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 30 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.7 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg is 8 cm longer than the BMW X5, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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`700 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5400 | |
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