2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 120 | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
