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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsPorsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

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 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B)

2.0

237 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,515 km
    941 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
262hp195kW
237hp177kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,515km941mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,681mm184in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,656mm65in
-
Rear track
1,676mm66in
-
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
65L
CO2 emissions
174g/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 TDIPorsche Macan I (95B) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.05,000-6,800 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
36.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
237 hp
177 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 25 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 25 hp (19 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 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
350 Nm
258 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 TDI
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
2,025 kg
4,464 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 TDI
225 km/h
140 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.3 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.06.9 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.4 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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: 0.9 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 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,515 km
941 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
867 km
539 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 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
237 hp
177 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
262 hp
195 kW
237 hp
177 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
1,515 km
941 mi
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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.

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) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPorsche Macan I (95B) 2.0
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 648 km (403 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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