Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 35dvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)35dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
313hp233kW
340hp254kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,920kg6,437lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
934km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
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
162g/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) 35dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)35dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
25.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 27 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 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)35d
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has more power, BMW X3 (F25) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 3.0 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)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,098 km
682 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35d 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)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)35dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
313 hp
233 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
1,098 km
682 mi
934 km
580 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 35dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Is 447 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 164 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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