2008 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X3 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW X3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X3 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
