2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 570 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 330 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |