Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

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

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,027km638mi
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
182g/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) 50 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 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
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
600 Nm
443 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 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)50 TDI
241 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI6.1 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
1,087 km
675 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
1,027 km
638 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
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,027 km
638 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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) 50 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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