Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2018 GTS 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 Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2018

GTS 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2019-2021
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

  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
380hp283kW
422hp315kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
3,000kg6,614lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,609mm63in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
488L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
90L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V65,200-6,700 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm6,950 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
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
17.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has 42 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
1,910 kg
4,211 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
261 km/h
162 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V64.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6: 2.2 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
677 km
421 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018GTS 2.9 V6VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
380 hp
283 kW
422 hp
315 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 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
677 km
421 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

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
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 GTS 2.9 V6

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 539 km (335 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 322 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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