2003 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 651 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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, 2003 BMW X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW X5 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |