2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 BMW Z4 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 931 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
