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AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,118kg4,669lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
95.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,712mm67in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
605L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI3,500-5,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI-1,500-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
41.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
2,118 kg
4,669 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI7.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.8 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,118 kg
4,669 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
938 km
583 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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