2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 761 kg more than 2012 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 2012 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Touareg | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
