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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsPorsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
VS

Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6

353 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
340hp254kW
353hp263kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,835kg6,250lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
24.0s
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,698mm67in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,653mm65in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
193mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
772L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,708L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI5,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V65,400-6,400 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
353 hp
263 kW

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
2,055 kg
4,530 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6: 0.1 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6: 3.2 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
843 km
524 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
353 hp
263 kW
6.0 s
248 km/h
154 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
353 hp
263 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,698 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
353 hp
263 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.0 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 20233.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
353 hp
263 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
620 km
385 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
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Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
772 L
27.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 223 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 3.0 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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