BMW 7 series 1996 vs Volkswagen Touran 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 649 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 149 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`300 | 2`210 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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