BMW X3 vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern and luxurious appeal in and out Good driving dynamics Read More	Exuberant design in and out Spacious cabin Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality No diesel powertrain option Read More	Slightly stiff ride quality Low fuel efficiency Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	--

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	2995 cc
Power	245 hp	335 hp
Torque	350 Nm	450 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Top Speed	235 kmph	250 kmph
Fuel Consumption	7.4	9.1
Acceleration	--	5.9 s

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	550 L	--
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65 L	75 L
Length	4708 mm	4878 mm
Width	2138 mm	1984 mm
Height	1676 mm	1717 mm
Wheel Base	2864 mm	2904 mm
Front Tread	1620 mm	1669 mm
Rear Tread	1636 mm	1685 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	1820 Kg	--
Gross Weight	2400 Kg	--
Front Headroom	1045 mm	--
Rear Headroom	994 mm	--

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	225/60 R18	285/45 R20
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R20

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	6.1 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	--
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Tinted Glass	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6 Euro 6	Euro 6 Euro 6

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