Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006 6.0 W12vsPorsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

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

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010
VS

Porsche Cayenne (955)

Turbo 4.5 V8

450 hp4511 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2002-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    375 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,430 kg
    5,357 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.9 L/100 km
    10.7 mpg US
    12.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,511cc275cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,782mm188in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,732mm68in
1,699mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,647mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,662mm65in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
-
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,770L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
375g/km
378g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W126,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V86,000 rpm2,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
20.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
2,430 kg
5,357 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
280 km/h
174 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
266 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W125.9 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 0.3 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
637 km
396 mi
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.6 s
266 km/h
165 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.6 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12PorscheCayenne (955)Turbo 4.5 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,699 mm
66.9 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
375 g/km
378 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne (955) Turbo 4.5 V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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