2004 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 661 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
