Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI vs BMW X5 xDrive45e

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Suv · Diesel

BMW X5 xDrive45e

Suv · Hybrid · AWD

Car A

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

With a 421 hp, 900 Nm V8 TDI and an 810 L trunk, the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI blends long-distance efficiency with family practicality. It ranks strongly for reliability and safety, but is less at home in tight city use or hard performance driving.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety421 hp

Car B

BMW X5 xDrive45e

A spacious AWD plug-in hybrid SUV that balances family practicality with efficiency for its class. Strong electric range makes everyday driving economical while retaining long-trip flexibility.

5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.1 L/100kmAWDHybrid

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Usage fit

Family 84 / 79

City 28 / 37

Budget / value 46 / 58

Road trip 79 / 73

Performance 36 / 40

Cargo 53 / 44

Practical 61 / 64

Premium 45 / 63

Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI · Orange = BMW X5 xDrive45e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI BMW X5 xDrive45e

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