2007 BMW X5 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 61 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X5 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |