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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
100.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,119km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,691mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
-
Trunk volume
810L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
34.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI7.5 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,119 km
696 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
176 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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