2000 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 909 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 316 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
