2001 BMW X5 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 49 kg more than 2001 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW X5 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |