Car comparison

AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

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

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AUDI RSQ3 (F3)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-present
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
400hp298kW
422hp315kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
3,000kg6,614lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,506mm177in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,602mm63in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
530L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
90L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,950-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has 22 hp more than AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI4.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has more power, AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI: 1.5 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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
708 km
440 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 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
AUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRSQ3 (F3)2.5 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
422 hp
315 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
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
Range score
708 km
440 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleAUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RSQ3 (F3) 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 420 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 508 km (316 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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