2004 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 67 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
