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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIvsLand Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
VS

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II

4.4 V8

339 hp4367 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,221 km
    759 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDILand RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
340hp254kW
339hp253kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,398kg5,287lb
Gross weight
2,960kg6,526lb
-
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,221km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,367cc266cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,780mm70in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,676mm66in
-
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
-
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
105L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
229g/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 4.2 V8 TDILand Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDILand RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
32.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 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
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI has 1 hp more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
2,398 kg
5,287 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 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 mph
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8: 1.1 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 0.5 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 mi
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
1,221 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 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 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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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)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
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDILand RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
339 hp
253 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,398 kg
5,287 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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-
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 in
Range score
1,099 km
683 mi
1,221 km
759 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDILand Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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