2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
