Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
258hp192kW
280hp209kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
2,103kg4,636lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
85L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X3 (F25) 28iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
39.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has 22 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V67.8 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 28i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
744 km
463 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 28iVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 358 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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