2003 BMW X Activity vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X Activity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X Activity would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X Activity (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 580 kg more than 2003 BMW X Activity.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X Activity. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X Activity.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X Activity | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X Activity | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
