2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
