1998 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 1998 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
