2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 581 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | Touareg | 330 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 300 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1675 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 |