2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 328 kg more than 2007 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 Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW Convertible 2007 Volkswagen Touran
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model Convertible Touran
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4797 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 8.5 seconds
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1522 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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