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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsAUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI 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 TSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
934km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu 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
85L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
207g/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 TSIAUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI5,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI 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 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
2,095 kg
4,619 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 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 TSI5.9 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V65.9 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 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 TSI
843 km
524 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
934 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI 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 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.9 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 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIAUDIQ8 (4M)55 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,095 kg
4,619 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
843 km
524 mi
934 km
580 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIAUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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