2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
Because 2007 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Touran (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 120 | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |