2006 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,392 cc, 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (315 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 100 L |
