Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsBMW X2 (F39) 25d

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

BMW X2 (F39)

25d

231 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X2 (F39) 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIBMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,526mm60in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
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Trunk volume
810L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,355L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
51L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
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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 TDIBMW X2 (F39) 25dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X2 (F39) 25d: 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIBMWX2 (F39)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
160 km/h
99 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
450 Nm
332 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
1,620 kg
3,571 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
237 km/h
147 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X2 (F39) 25d and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.9 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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX2 (F39)25d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X2 (F39) 25d and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
BMWX2 (F39)25d
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
1,000 km
621 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
237 km/h
147 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW X2 (F39) 25d 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.6 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
BMWX2 (F39)25d
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIBMWX2 (F39)25d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIBMW X2 (F39) 25d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 340 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X2 (F39) 25d

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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