2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Volkswagen Kombi were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 949 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Kombi is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi 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 Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 320 | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 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 | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
