2007 BMW 745 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 745.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 745 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
