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Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

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

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Infiniti QX70

5.0 V8

390 hp5026 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,099 km
    683 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Lightest
    2,120 kg
    4,674 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQX705.0 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
390hp291kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight-
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,026cc307cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,865mm192in
4,801mm189in
Width-
1,940mm76in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
410L
580L
Max trunk volume-
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
316g/km
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQX705.0 V86,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQX705.0 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8 has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V85.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: 4.4 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQX705.0 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
667 km
414 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
316 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleInfiniti QX70 5.0 V8Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 432 km (269 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 77 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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