Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

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

DS 7 Crossback

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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 performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Lightest
    1,428 kg
    3,148 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,428kg3,148lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,625mm64in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,738mm108in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,598mm63in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
190mm7in
Trunk volume
810L
555L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,752L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
62L
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 TDIDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
33.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 6 hp more than DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 6 hp (4 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,428 kg
3,148 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
234 km/h
145 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech: 0.7 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.1 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
1,127 km
700 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.2 s
234 km/h
145 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 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 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 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
DS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIDS7 Crossback1.6 PureTech
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,428 kg
3,148 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,625 mm
64.0 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIDS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech

  • Is 642 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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