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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8vsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 40d

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
580L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions-
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
29.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 34 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
2,110 kg
4,652 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
236 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d: 0.8 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 1.6 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
306 hp
228 kW
6.6 s
236 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201040d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
-
198 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 40d

  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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