2007 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 137 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
