2007 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (283 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 136 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.

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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5. 2007 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW X5 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model X5 Touareg
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 206 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 2316 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 100 L


 

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