Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

HSV Avalanche

5.7 V8

367 hp5665 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,026 kg
    4,467 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,210 km
    752 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
360hp268kW
367hp274kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,026kg4,467lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
1,210km752mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,654mm65in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,947mm116in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
-
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
HSVAvalanche5.7 V85,700 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
31.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 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 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
2,026 kg
4,467 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 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 mph
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
229 km/h
142 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 FSI V86.5 s
HSVAvalanche5.7 V86.9 s

Although HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 0.4 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 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 5.9 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 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
1,210 km
752 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

HSV Avalanche 5.7 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 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,026 kg
4,467 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
1,210 km
752 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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) 4.2 FSI V8HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 247 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 383 km (238 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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