Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsBMW X7 (G07) 40i

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

BMW X7 (G07)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

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
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • 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 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 TSIBMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
3,155kg6,956lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
5,151mm203in
Width
1,984mm78in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,805mm71in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
3,105mm122in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,705mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
221mm9in
Trunk volume
810L
326L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
2,120L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
75L
83L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
205g/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 TSIBMW X7 (G07) 40iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X7 (G07) 40i: 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIBMWX7 (G07)40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 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
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 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 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX7 (G07)40i
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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
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 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
BMWX7 (G07)40i
2,320 kg
5,115 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and BMW X7 (G07) 40i: 0.2 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
922 km
573 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
340 hp
254 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.1 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
BMWX7 (G07)40i
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIBMWX7 (G07)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,320 kg
5,115 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
6 seats
Trunk
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
5,151 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,805 mm
71.1 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
922 km
573 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
326 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 TSIBMW X7 (G07) 40i
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 484 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

BMW X7 (G07) 40i

  • Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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