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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIvsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

320 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

3.6 V6

300 hp3598 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    670 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,244kg4,947lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight-
2,810kg6,195lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
924km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,598cc220cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,895mm114in
Front track-
1,655mm65in
Rear track-
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
670L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions-
215g/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 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,700-6,500 rpm2,900-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V66,300 rpm3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
35.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
2,040 kg
4,497 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: 0.7 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 1.0 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
300 hp
224 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
924 km
574 mi
CO2 score
-
215 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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