2005 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bugatti EB 218. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bugatti EB 218 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2005 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 (545 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (351 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Bugatti EB 218.
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, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bugatti EB 218 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
| Model | EB 218 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 545 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
