Car comparison

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

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

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Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
440hp328kW
422hp315kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
3,000kg6,614lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
798km496mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,918mm194in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track-
1,676mm66in
Rear track-
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
770L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,710L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
90L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
17.8 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has 18 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
265 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s

Although Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 2.0 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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 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
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
440 hp
328 kW
422 hp
315 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
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
Range score
798 km
496 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 418 km (260 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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