2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 649 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2329 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
