2008 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 328 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
