BMW 7 series 1996 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Touran) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but lower. BMW 7 series is 59 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 195 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 445 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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