2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
