2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 917 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 318 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |