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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    180 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
262hp195kW
270hp201kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
318Nm235lb-ft
Curb weight
2,251kg4,963lb
1,758kg3,876lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
41.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,449km901mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,700mm185in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,633mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,644mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
1,680L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
180g/km
245g/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 3.0 V6 TDIHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi6,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
41.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
318 Nm
235 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
1,758 kg
3,876 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 20143.0 V6 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi8.5 s

Although Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 0.9 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 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 3.6 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 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
262 hp
195 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
1,449 km
901 mi
-
CO2 score
180 g/km
245 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 262 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 493 kg lighter
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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