2012 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen T5 and 2012 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
Because 2012 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen T5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
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2012 Volkswagen T5 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | T5 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |