2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 328 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
