2011 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 618 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | Rabbit | X3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |