Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsFord Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

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

Ford Explorer VI

3.0 EcoBoost V6

349 hp2956 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    555 Nm
    409 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.9 L/100 km
    81.1 mpg US
    97.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,476 km
    1,538 mi
  • Best economy score
    99/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIFordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
340hp254kW
349hp260kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
555Nm409lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,391kg5,271lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
3,160kg6,967lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
2.9L/100 km81.1mpg US97.4mpg 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
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
2,476km1,538mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,956cc180cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
5,049mm199in
Width
1,984mm78in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,778mm70in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
3,025mm119in
Front track
1,669mm66in
-
Rear track
1,685mm66in
-
Ground clearance
215mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
2,274L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
75L
72L
CO2 emissions
203g/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 TSIFord Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V65,750 rpm3,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIFordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 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 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
349 hp
260 kW

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 has 9 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: 9 hp (7 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
555 Nm
409 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2,391 kg
5,271 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V66.0 s

Although Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6: 0.1 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 6.0 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 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
146 hp/t
109 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
843 km
524 mi
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2,476 km
1,538 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
349 hp
260 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
5,049 mm
198.8 in
Height
1,778 mm
70.0 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 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
FordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIFordExplorer VI3.0 EcoBoost V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
349 hp
260 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
555 Nm
409 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,391 kg
5,271 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
2.9 L/100 km
81.1 mpg US
97.4 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
7 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
5,049 mm
198.8 in
Height
1,778 mm
70.0 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
2,476 km
1,538 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 TSIFord Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK2.9 L/100 km81.1 mpg US97.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km5.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi8.17 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal435 L115 US gal96 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year761.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 371 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 480 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Explorer VI 3.0 EcoBoost V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,633 km (1,015 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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