2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
