Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8vsInfiniti QX70 3.7 V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    934 km
    580 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
-
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,940mm76in
-
Height
1,709mm67in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
90L
CO2 emissions-
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
InfinitiQX703.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
30.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 20 hp more than Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
360 Nm
266 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 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
2,012 kg
4,436 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 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
233 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 1.0 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 3.5 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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.8 s
233 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 II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 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)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
293 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 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 II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 440 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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