2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (283 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X3 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
