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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6vsMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013
VS

Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
280hp209kW
260hp194kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
2,103kg4,636lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,301kg5,073lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,645mm65in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
774L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
69L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
40.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has 20 hp more than Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 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)3.6 FSI V6
228 km/h
142 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
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)3.6 FSI V67.8 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

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)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 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)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 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)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 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)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 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)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
676 km
420 mi
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 3.6 FSI V6Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 363 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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