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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIvsBMW X6 (F16) 40d

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
VS

BMW X6 (F16)

40d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

BMW X6 (F16) 40d

  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,349 km
    838 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIBMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
340hp254kW
313hp233kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,960kg6,526lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,349km838mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,909mm193in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,702mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,706mm67in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIBMW X6 (F16) 40dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (F16) 40d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX6 (F16)40d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIBMWX6 (F16)40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 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
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX6 (F16)40d
313 hp
233 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI has 27 hp more than BMW X6 (F16) 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 40d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWX6 (F16)40d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
BMWX6 (F16)40d
2,105 kg
4,641 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 mph
BMWX6 (F16)40d
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s
BMWX6 (F16)40d5.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (F16) 40d and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 2.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMWX6 (F16)40d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 mi
BMWX6 (F16)40d
1,349 km
838 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMWX6 (F16)40d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
BMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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
BMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) 40d 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX6 (F16)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
BMWX6 (F16)40d
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIBMWX6 (F16)40d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
Range score
1,099 km
683 mi
1,349 km
838 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIBMW X6 (F16) 40d
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X6 (F16) 40d

  • Is 192 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 km (156 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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