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Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIvsVolkswagen 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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Maserati Levante

3.0 V6 GDI

350 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Lightest
    2,109 kg
    4,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,109kg4,650lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight-
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
748km465mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
5,003mm197in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,968mm77in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,679mm66in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
3,004mm118in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
580L
Max trunk volume-
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI5,750 rpm4,500-5,000 rpm6,000 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
MetricMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
24.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI has 10 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 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
2,109 kg
4,650 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
251 km/h
156 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI6.0 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s

Although Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 1.6 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
748 km
465 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
350 hp
261 kW
6.0 s
251 km/h
156 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
5,003 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,679 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
VehicleMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,109 kg
4,650 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
5,003 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,679 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
748 km
465 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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

  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 351 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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