2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 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), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 576 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2012 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, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 225 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 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 |
